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Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Fruit and Chicken

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Enjoy a tasty Shaved Brussels Sprouts Chicken Salad with Fruit and a Sweet Honey Dijon Dressing!

A brussels sprouts salad in a white bowl with a gold fork.

Yum! This is the kind of salad you would find at a restaurant. On a bed of shaved Brussels sprouts, protein packed marinated chicken, crunchy walnuts, sweet crispy apples and tart pomegranate. All drizzled with a homemade honey Dijon mustard vinaigrette. 

All the best of fall favorite ingredients in one salad bowl! While this recipe has protein and fiber filled ingredients, you can use it as a main or side dish with any meal. Enjoy it right at home!

A bowl of brussels sprouts salad with oil on the side.

How to Shred Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts are easy to shred! You don’t need to remove the core.

  • Rinse: Start by giving a good rinse and remove any discolored leaves.
  • Shred: You could use a sharp knife thinly vertically and slice Brussels sprouts, or use a mandoline slicer.
  • Wash: After slicing, place in a large bowl and wash with cold water, then rinse well.

Is vinaigrette hard to make? 

In two words, quite simple. Use a light olive oil when making vinaigrette. For a Dijon Honey dressing, add Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, and olive oil with salt and pepper into a small bowl. Give it a good whisk and it’s ready.

Key Ingredients

brussels sprouts salad ingredients- lemon, parmesan, pomegranate, honey, garlic, apple, mustard, salt, walnuts, chicken breast, olive oil, brussels sprouts, pepper, thyme, and lemon zest.

Chicken: Chicken breast. Make sure to marinade the chicken in oil, garlic, thyme, salt, black pepper, and lemon zest for extra flavors.

Brussels sprouts: Check above to see how to rinse and shred.

Fruit: Apples (any variety), pomegranate add a tart and sweet crunch.

Nuts: Speaking of crunch, add in walnuts for a nutty flavor (love nuts in a salad)

Cheese please, optional but recommended. Shavings of parmesan cheese make a tasty topping.

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

How to make Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

Step 1: Flatten chicken

Pound chicken breasts a few times to make an even thickness.

Raw chicken breasts on a wooden board covered in plastic wrap.

Step 2: Mix the marinade

Mix all ingredients of the marinade in a ziplock bag. Add chicken and coat it evenly in spices. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Marinating chicken in a plastic bag.

Step 3: Grill chicken

Preheat the grill pan and cook marinated chicken for 3 min per every side.

Chicken breasts grilling on a pan.

Step 4: Let it cool

Let the chicken cool down and slice into ¼ inch pieces.

Sliced grilled chicken on a wooden board.

Step 5: Shred Brussels sprouts

Halve each Brussels sprout vertically and slice thinly.

Shaved brussels sprouts on a cutting board.

Step 6: Make the dressing

Whisk all ingredients for the dressing.

Dressing ingredients- dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, olive oil, pepper, and salt.

Step 7: Toss and enjoy

Toss all salad ingredients and drizzle with the dressing.

Brussels sprouts salad in a white bowl.

Expert Tips

  • Shave the Brussels sprouts first before preparing the rest of the ingredients. This makes salad assembly easy!
  • Enjoy the salad dressing over different salads, not just this one! Make your own customizable and delicious combinations with other fresh ingredients. 
  • Choose the type of apples you like for this recipe. The flavor of the salad changes whether you use granny smith or honeycrisp apples.
  • Use feta cheese or shaved parmesan slices for the best cheese additions to this salad!
  • To serve Brussels sprouts at the Christmas dinner table, this salad recipe is a delicious way to do that!

Recipe FAQs

Can I make this salad ahead of time?

While you can shave the Brussels sprouts in advance, assemble the salad and add dressing just before serving to maintain freshness.

Can I substitute the chicken with another protein?

Yes, grilled shrimp, salmon, or tofu are excellent alternatives to chicken.

A bowl of brussels sprouts salad with more sprouts on the side.

Here are some more chicken salads to create at home:

Other Brussels sprouts recipes

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brussels sprouts salad put together with apples and pomegranate in a white bowl.

Shaved Brussel Sprouts with Chicken Salad and Fruit and Nuts

A tasty Shaved Brussel Sprouts Chicken Salad with Fruit and a Sweet Honey Dijon Dressing! 
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Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Salad, Starters and Sides
Cuisine: American, Meat Dishes
Allergy: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings2 People
Calories: 953kcal
Author: Marina Rizhkov

Equipment

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients:

  • 1 lb Brussels sprouts
  • 1 red apple
  • ¼ cup walnuts, chopped
  • ¼ cup pomegranate seeds
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese, sliced

Marinade Ingredients:

  • 2 chicken breasts, boneless & skinless
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp lemon zest

Salad Dressing:

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • 1 tsp honey
  • ½ tsp Dijon mustard
  • salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Pound chicken breasts a few times to make an even thickness.
    2 chicken breasts,
    raw chicken breasts on a wooden cutting board with plastic wrap.
  • Mix all ingredients of the marinade in a ziplock bag. Add chicken and coat it evenly in spices. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
    2 Tbsp olive oil, 2 large garlic cloves,, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, 1 tsp lemon zest
    chicken breasts in a plastic bag with marinade.
  • Preheat the grill pan and cook marinated chicken for 3 min per every side.
    grilled chicken on a black pan.
  • Let the chicken cool down and slice into ¼ inch pieces.
    sliced marinated grilled chicken on a cutting board.
  • Halve each Brussels sprout vertically and slice thinly.
    1 lb Brussels sprouts
    brussels sprouts chopped on a wooden board.
  • Whisk all ingredients for the dressing.
    ¼ cup olive oil, ½ lemon,, 1 tsp honey, ½ tsp Dijon mustard, salt,, black pepper,
    dressing ingredients olive oil lemon salt pepper honey and dijon mustard.
  • Toss all salad ingredients and drizzle with the dressing.
    1 red apple, ¼ cup walnuts,, ¼ cup pomegranate seeds, ¼ cup parmesan cheese,
    salad in a bowl with a gold fork on the side on a grey towel.

Notes

  • Use Honeycrisp or Gala apples for a sweeter apple touch in this recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 2g | Calories: 953kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 64g | Fat: 61g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 34g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 153mg | Sodium: 1700mg | Potassium: 2006mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 1957IU | Vitamin C: 219mg | Calcium: 304mg | Iron: 6mg
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I’m Marina, a Mother, Culinary Nutrition Expert, and Blogger. I am so glad you took the time to stop by and treat yourself to some of my recipes. My goal is to give you the knowledge and courage to get out of your comfort cooking zone and cook from scratch! You’ll find a bunch of pictures, nutritional information, and step-by-step instructions to help you achieve tasty homemade meals.

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