Best Brussels Sprouts Christmas Salad Recipes

BRUSSELS SPROUTS SALAD WITH CRANBERRIES & DIJON DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk the Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until emulsified. Set aside.
• Toast the hazelnuts in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, tossing a few times, until golden brown spots start to form, 3 to 4 minutes. Immediately transfer to a cutting board to stop the cooking and roughly chop them.
• Use the shredder attachment on a food processor or a mandoline to shave the Brussels sprouts. Put the sprouts in a large bowl and add the hazelnuts, cranberries, 2 teaspoons salt and a bunch of grinds of black pepper. Drizzle the dressing over top (it will feel like a lot of dressing, but trust me, it needs it!) and toss until well combined.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS CHRISTMAS SALAD

Steps:

• Cook up Brussels sprouts according to package directions. Drain thoroughly.
• Meanwhile, prepare the dressing: In a small jar with a screw-top lid, combine all dressing ingredients. Cover and shake to blend well. Transfer warm sprouts to bowl and pour the dressing over, mixing to coat evenly. Cover and chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
• (If you use a prepared commercial dressing, it takes about 1-1/4 cups.).
• Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut in half; put into another container. Add sliced green onions; cover and chill.
• Just before serving: Combine the sprouts with the tomatoes and onions. Stir gently to coat vegetables with dressing. Then, using a slotted spoon, transfer to a serving bowl.

SHAVED BRUSSELS SPROUT SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together the first 4 ingredients; gradually whisk in oil until blended., Place Brussels sprouts, onion and cherries in a large bowl; toss with dressing. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour. Stir in pecans just before serving.

WARM BRUSSELS SPROUTS SALAD

Steps:

• Salad dressing:.
• Mix lemon, honey, white wine vinegar, mustard and shallots in a small bowl. Slowly drizzle and whisk in olive oil until well blended. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
• Crispy Sage Leaves:.
• Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Fry 6 to 8 sage leaves at a time until crisp, about 15 seconds. Transfer with a fork to paper towels. Set aside.
• Salad:.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil to a 12-inch skillet and sauté Brussels sprouts and apples until sprouts are just starting to wilt; about 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to mixing bowl. Heat remaining tablespoon of olive oil and sauté kale just until it turns bright green, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and toss with 1/4 cup of salad dressing. Transfer to serving platter. Scatter pomegranate seeds, pecans, shaved Parmesan over salad. Top with crispy sage leaves. Serve warm with remaining dressing on the side.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS SALAD

Steps:

• In large bowl, toss Brussels sprouts, cabbage, bacon, cranberries and pecans.
• In small bowl, stir dressing, orange juice and lemon juice with wire whisk until well blended. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Top with cheese. Serve immediately.

MAPLE-GLAZED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon; set aside. Add Brussels sprouts and shallots to drippings in skillet; cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned.
• Add broth to skillet. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in syrup, salt and pepper. Cook uncovered over medium-high heat 2 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until Brussels sprouts are glazed. Sprinkle with bacon and pecans.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS SALAD

Steps:

• Place Brussels sprouts in a large saucepan; add 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water and pat dry. Combine with green onions., Meanwhile, whisk together next six ingredients. Toss 2 tablespoons of dressing with lettuce; transfer to a serving bowl. Pour remaining dressing over Brussels sprouts and onions; toss to coat. Mound on lettuce. Sprinkle with almonds.