Oats Free Brussels Sprout Salad with Pomegranate and Walnuts
This vibrant salad is a showstopper on any table — shaved Brussels sprouts layered with crisp apple, jewel-bright pomegranate arils, crunchy walnuts, and fresh parsley, all pulled together by a silky tahini-lemon dressing with warm notes of turmeric and ginger. The technique of shaving the sprouts paper-thin is the real secret here: it transforms them from something you might dread into tender, almost delicate ribbons that soak up every bit of that garlicky, honey-kissed dressing. Letting the dressed sprouts rest for ten minutes before adding the remaining ingredients is a small step that makes a big difference, softening the leaves just enough while keeping the whole salad lively and fresh. Every ingredient in this recipe is naturally free from oats and oat-derived additives, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden grains sneaking into your bowl. The dressing comes together in a single jar with pantry staples, making this feel effortless despite how impressive it looks. It works equally well as a light lunch on its own or as a stunning side dish alongside roasted proteins at a dinner party.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 1 lb brussels sprouts, tough outer leaves removed
- 1 medium apple, cored and thinly sliced
- ¾ cup pomegranate arils
- ½ cup dry-roasted walnuts, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp tahini
- 1 tsp raw honey
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
- ¼ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Trim the stem end of each Brussels sprout and halve them lengthwise. Place each half cut-side down and slice crosswise as thinly as possible — about 1/8-inch slices — using a sharp knife or mandoline, until all sprouts are shaved. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- 2
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, honey, turmeric, ginger, garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth and emulsified.
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