Paraben Free Brussels Sprout Salad with Pomegranate and Walnuts
This salad is a showstopper — shaved Brussels sprouts layered with crisp apple, jewel-bright pomegranate arils, crunchy walnuts, and fresh parsley, all pulled together by a golden tahini-lemon dressing. The dressing itself is worth talking about: olive oil, fresh lemon juice, raw honey, turmeric, ginger, and garlic whisk into something silky and complex without relying on any processed condiments or preservatives. That matters a lot when you're avoiding parabens, since bottled dressings and pre-made sauces are common culprits hiding synthetic additives behind vague label language. Every single ingredient here is whole and recognizable, so you know exactly what you're putting on the table. Letting the dressed sprouts rest for ten minutes before adding the remaining ingredients is a small step that makes a big difference — it softens the raw brassica just enough to mellow any bitterness while keeping that satisfying crunch. The result is a salad that feels genuinely festive and substantial, not like a compromise or a side thought. It's the kind of dish that disappears fast at a dinner table and has everyone asking for the recipe.
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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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