Description
Apple, Fig and Brussels Sprouts Salad is a crisp, sweet-savory salad made with shaved Brussels sprouts, fresh apples, dried figs, and toasted nuts tossed in a tangy vinaigrette. It’s perfect for fall and winter meals or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
3 cups fresh Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced or shredded
2 crisp apples (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji), thinly sliced
1/2 cup dried figs, chopped
1/3 cup toasted walnuts or pecans
Dressing:
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional: shaved Parmesan or crumbled goat cheese, for garnish
Instructions
- Trim and shred the Brussels sprouts using a knife, mandoline, or food processor.
- Core and thinly slice the apples; chop dried figs into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar (or lemon juice), mustard, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine Brussels sprouts, apples, figs, and toasted nuts.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Let the salad sit for 10–15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Top with cheese if using and serve fresh.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use maple syrup and skip or use vegan cheese.
- Use pre-shredded Brussels sprouts for convenience.
- Toss apple slices in lemon juice to prevent browning if prepping ahead.
- Fresh figs can be used when in season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg