Ah Thanksgiving week! I don’t know about you but I love Thanksgiving and all the yummy veggie smells that go along with it. Thanks for joining Tina and me today to celebrate Meatless Monday. I am sure this week will bring out some amazing recipes.
Looking through lots of the comments last week on my 10 favorite Healthy Vegetarian Thanksgiving Sides, I noticed there was a lot of interest in my Brussels Sprouts with Gorgonzola and pecan dish. I thought to myself, why not take these same ingredients and turn them into a salad as well? Great idea huh?! Why limit the Brussels goodness to a warm dish?
I came up with a Shredded Brussels Sprouts salad with dried cranberries, pecans & blue cheese and apple with a poppy seed dressing. It’s light and ever so tasty just perfect for this time of year. I try to eat lighter meals leading up to Thanksgiving because I know I am going to indulge. This salad makes a great satisfying lunch or dinner side. Hope you enjoy!
Shredded Brussels Sprouts seem to be readily available at my local grocery lately but if you cannot find them you can shred them with a food processor or grater. Either pecans or walnuts work well with them. It’s easy to make your own poppy seed dressing in under 5 minutes and you probably have all the ingredients on hand. You can whip up this salad in under 15 minutes tops.
Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad w Poppy Seed Dressing
11/23/2015
Ingredients
- 6 Cups of shredded Brussels Sprouts
- 3/4 cup dried unsweetened cranberries
- 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup pepitas
- 3/4 cup blue cheese
- 1 chopped granny smith apple
- For the dressing:
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar or flavored balsamic
- 2 Tbl honey
- 1 Tbl dijon mustard
- 2 Tbl poppy seeds
Instructions
- Add all salad ingredients to a large bowl and mix to combine.
- In a mason jar, add all dressing ingredients and shake to combine
- Dressing can be made in advance and added before serving
Wishing you all a Thanksgiving full of love, peace and family celebration. I feel truly blessed to have connected with all of you through Meatless Mondays.
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Oh wow! This sounds amazing. I usually just roast my brussels sprouts but this takes it to abwholenbew level!
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious recently posted…Roasted Winter Vegetables {GF, Paleo, Vegan, Low Cal}
Thanks! I do love the roasted brussels too but sometimes I want a salad and they work really well.
I can’t believe Thanksgiving week is here! I hope you have a wonderful one!
Nicole @ Fitful Focus recently posted…What the Heck is Jackfruit & Why Is It In My Taco?
I know it kind of snuck up on me this year!
What a yummy combination! I love poppy seed salad. Thanks for hosting!
Julie @ Running in a Skirt recently posted…Things I’m Loving Lately 18
They go really well together!
This is a great salad. Cranberries and Pecan make this salad great for the Holiday season. Yum!
Ilka@ilkasblog.com recently posted…Gluten-Free Vanilla Almond Wafers
I love cranberries and pecans in my salad too!
This sounds so good. I wish my mom wasn’t a party pooper (she hates Brussels) so that we could have this for Thanksgiving!
Susie @ SuzLyfe recently posted…Finding your Happy Place + I’m No Quitter 😀 Weekend Recap
Well your mom is sooo cool so I can’t say anything bad about her! 🙂
That dish looks so good! And easy! I love brussel sprouts, I wish it was thanksgiving here again so I could make this to bring as a side dish!
Bri recently posted…8 tips to help you have a healthy holiday season
You many have to celebrate twice!
Great recipe! I always see those shredded Brussels sprouts but have not ever bought them. I might have to add a version of your salad to my Thanksgiving menu! Happy Thanksgiving!!
Mary Ellen @ VNutrition recently posted…Meatless Monday: Chickpea and Tomato Soup
Hope you enjoy! Thanks for joining us
Love it, we make one very similar but a different dressing! Sammie and I love brussels, but only us, my husband is ok with them depending on how they are prepared so I usually get my fix with a superfood salad mix kit I buy (Eat Right). The whole family will eat the salad when I make it but this dressing is slightly different and I can’t wait to try it and gobble it down, I’m thinking Thanksgiving! Happy Meatless Monday!
Sarah recently posted…Pumped Up Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Bowl
I love them but I do not if anyone else will eat-more for me!
Oh wow this sounds fantastic! Love the poppy seed dressing!
Annmarie recently posted…Immune Boosting Tips for Cold Season {+ Giveaway}
I loved the dressing it might be my new favorite
This looks FABULOUS! Right up my alley.
Elle recently posted…Putting the FUN Back Into Fitness #holidaysweat
thanks so much and it’s easy too
I love that you turned this into a salad!! The cranberries are such a delicious touch. I’d like to try this! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving week!!
Natalie recently posted…Rock N Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon: Day Three And Four!!
Thanks you too!
I am also a vegetarian who loves brussels sprouts. This looks delicious.
AlexandraFunFit recently posted…Who Wants to Wrangle a Balloon in the Hollywood Christmas Parade?
Thanks so much! I am newly into them and I have been trying them all different ways.
Your recipes always look so amazing. I have to try this out for the holidays.
Margo recently posted…The “Cup Of Life” 50 Minute Playlist with Ricky M., Fifth Harmony, Drake and More!
Thanks so much! Happy Thanksgiving
I love Brussel Sprouts! I haven’t seen the pre-shredded ones, that would be awesome. Maybe I need to look harder. Which stores do you find them at?
Kelli recently posted…A “Baller” Week
I’ve found them at Giant recently but if you can’t just put them into your food processor and pulse. Good luck!
I buy a premade salad like this at Costco and I can’t get enough of it. It also has kale in it too, but the poppyseed dressing makes it for sure. I love to add pomegrante aerils in there too!
Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes recently posted…Holiday Giveaway Hop
This dressing is my new fave and it’s so easy to make
I need to make this immediately. It looks SO good.
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Thanks! It’s really very easy to make too! Happy Thanksgiving
Deborah, I wish I was in charge of the meal this year so I could make that salad! I have to make that dressing- I love poppy seeds. Thanks for the link up- have a wonderful holiday!
Barrie recently posted…Easy Stove Top Ratatouille
Ah thanks! You might just have to make it for lunch this week. The dressing is my new favorite! Happy Thanksgiving
Looks super delish Deb! Happy Thanksgiving!
Marcia recently posted…Holiday Gift Guide for Runners
thanks! You too!
Yummm I love baby cabbages!! This recipe is right up my ally. Thanks for hosting pretty lady!
Renee @ Bendiful Blog recently posted…Holiday Memories with Mezzetta Greek Piada {Giveaway}
Thanks! They are great in salads too.
Love the poppy seed dressing! Shredded brussels sprouts are one my favorite fall veggies!! I eat them at least once a day!! Now I have a new dressing to try!
Sam @ PancakeWarriors recently posted…Protein Pumpkin Oatmeal
The dressing is my new favorite and so easy to make
Yum this one looks amazing! Love trying new brussel recipes! Your last recipe with the gorgonzola and cranberries was also delish!
Lauren recently posted…Gluten Free Cranberry Bars
Thanks! I loved that one too and decided I needed a salad version
Not a single ingredient I don’t like. Another delicious recipe Deborah.
jill conyers recently posted…5 Tips to Start a Daily Gratitude Journal
Thanks so much friend!
ooo I don’t think I’ve ever eaten brussel sprouts uncooked but that salad looks very tasty. And anything with poppy seed dressing is great in my book!
Becki S recently posted…Healthy For The Holidays: Food Edition & A Work Out
You know they are surprisingly good!
My friend made a shaved Brussels Sprouts salad for me once, and it was so good! The crunch from the Sprouts was so delicious. This looks good, Deborah!
Jess @hellotofit recently posted…5 Bodyweight Workouts You Should Try
Thanks so much! I am newly into brussels sprouts and I can’t get enough
Yum! BTW, your click to tweet is -4 of the 150 character!
Carmy recently posted…Monday on the Run #36
oh thanks!
Oh, this is a great variation on the Brussels sprouts salad I make! Now that I can get shredded Brussels sprouts it’s such an easy dish. Love the blue cheese and apple combination.
Coco recently posted…Prayers For A Peaceful Thanksgiving
The shredded Brussels are my new love and this dressing is my new fave so easy to make.
I Love brussel sprouts! This recipe looks delish. Already pinning !
Autumn recently posted…Soothe Holiday Tension With 10 Familiar Ingredients
Thanks it is one of my new faves!
I LOVE brussels sprouts but always have them warm. Will need to try this!
Wendy @ Wholistic Woman recently posted…Jump Start Your Resolution!
It’s one of my new faves hope you enjoy it too!