Brussels Sprout Salad with Lemon, Pomegranate, and Toasted Almonds Recipe
A vibrant and refreshing Brussels Sprout Salad featuring thinly sliced sprouts tossed in a zesty lemon-parsley vinaigrette, topped with toasted almonds, juicy pomegranate seeds, and shaved Parmesan. Perfect as a light side dish or a healthy snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes (including marinating)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 5 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 5 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Salad
- 2 lb. Brussels sprouts, halved and thinly sliced (about 8 cups)
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- Shaved Parmesan, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, chopped parsley, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper until the mixture is well combined and emulsified.
- Toss Brussels sprouts: Add the halved and thinly sliced Brussels sprouts to the bowl with the dressing. Toss thoroughly to ensure all the sprouts are evenly coated with the vinaigrette.
- Marinate: Let the salad sit at room temperature for at least 20 minutes, tossing occasionally to redistribute the dressing. The salad can marinate for up to 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the sprouts to soften slightly.
- Add toppings: Fold in the toasted chopped almonds and pomegranate seeds gently to combine them throughout the salad.
- Serve: Plate the salad and top generously with shaved Parmesan cheese before serving. Enjoy immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can prepare this salad a few hours ahead; the marinating time enhances the flavor and softens the Brussels sprouts.
- For a nut-free version, omit the almonds or substitute with toasted seeds like pumpkin or sunflower seeds.
- Pomegranate seeds add a sweet, tart crunch; substitute with dried cranberries if pomegranate is unavailable.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste depending on your preference.
- Shaved Parmesan can be replaced with a vegan cheese alternative to suit dietary restrictions.
Keywords: Brussels sprout salad, healthy salad, vegetarian salad, lemon vinaigrette salad, pomegranate salad, almond salad
