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Easy Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad

A crisp and flavorful shaved Brussels sprout salad packed with chickpeas, cucumber, fresh mint, pickled beets, and a bright tangy vinaigrette. Perfect for potlucks, meal prep, or warm-weather meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1 tablespoon minced green onion
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2½ teaspoons salt
  • Juice of 1 lime
Salad
  • 15-20 Brussels sprouts -shaved
  • 1 cucumber -sliced or chopped
  • ⅛–¼ cup chopped green onion
  • 1 can chickpeas 15 oz, drained and rinsed
  • 10 fresh mint leaves chopped
  • ½–¾ cup pickled beets sliced or cubed

Method
 

  1. In a mason jar or small bowl, combine dressing ingredients and shake or whisk until smooth.
  2. Shave Brussels sprouts and place in a large salad bowl.
  3. Add cucumber, green onion, chickpeas, mint, and beets.
  4. Pour dressing over salad and toss well.
  5. Let salad rest for 10 minutes before serving.
  6. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Tips & Tricks

  • Let it rest: Giving the salad 10 minutes to sit after tossing makes a huge difference in flavor and texture.
  • Use a mandoline carefully: It makes shaving Brussels sprouts much faster and more even. Finger safety first!
  • Meal prep friendly: This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for 2–3 days without getting soggy.
  • Add protein: Grilled chicken, salmon, steak, or even quinoa work beautifully here.
  • Customize the crunch: Add sunflower seeds, chopped almonds, pistachios, or pumpkin seeds for extra texture.
  • Want it creamier? Add crumbled goat cheese or feta for a richer flavor profile.

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