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Cranberry Apple Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing is one of my favorite salads IN THE WORLD! It belongs on your table this Thanksgiving and Christmas and all season long!  The perfect STRESS FREE make ahead side that is flavor and texture heaven!  #thanksgivingside #thanksgivingsalad
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Cranberry Apple Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

Wonderfully crunchy, satisfying Cranberry Apple Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad is a perfect harmony of flavor and texture all doused in to-live-for bright and refreshing Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing!  This Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad looks deceptively gourmet but is super simple to make and can be prepped ahead of time (except for the apples and pears), and unlike lettuce, the Brussels Sprouts keep exceptionally well for no hassle, stress free entertaining.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 -8 servings

Ingredients

Brussels Sprouts Salad

  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts ends trimmed, very thinly sliced
  • 1 cup craisins/sweetened dried cranberries
  • 1 sweet apple (Fuji/Honeycrisp) chopped
  • 1 pear chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 3/4 cup roasted salted pumpkin seeds (or sunflower)
  • 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbles

Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • 3-4 tablespoons sugar (depending on how seeet you like it)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried minced chopped onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds

Instructions

  • Add all of the Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing ingredients to a jar, cover and vigorously shake or add to a medium bowl and whisk until combined. Chill for at least one hour. Shake/stir again before using. May store for 1 week in the refrigerator.
  • Add all salad ingredients to a large bowl and toss to coat. Drizzle with desired amount of dressing and toss again.

Notes

All salad ingredients are just guidelines - use more or less to your taste.