Brussels Sprouts Slaw with Lemon-Poppy Seed Dressing
Here at Plant-Based on a Budget, we love challenges, and for some, finding a recipe that makes brussels sprouts appealing can be tricky. This Brussels Sprouts Slaw with Lemon-Poppy Seed Dressing will make you rethink your relationship with these mini green cabbage-like wonders. It's the perfect side for any holiday!
Baby Cabbages
These mighty little brussels sprouts look like they could be baby cabbages — and they are incredible. They’re delicious, versatile, and full of “good for you” factors. Apart from their amazing fiber content, they pack a punch of vitamin K and vitamin C which are key nutrients for bone health, iron absorption and a good immunity.
As if that wasn’t enough, brussels sprouts are also rich in antioxidants and they help regulate blood sugar levels. Amazing, right?
Holiday Side
This Brussels Sprouts Slaw with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing is such a great option for a Thanksgiving or Christmas side dish! It’s easy and quick to prepare, healthy, and adds a fresh element to a feast full of baked and cooked dishes.
It would go really well with a cauliflower mash, some plant-based gravy, and a delicious lentil roast. Have you tried raw brussels sprouts before? If you haven’t, we think they will be a very nice surprise!
Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
This slaw goes so well with this Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing! In fact, it is so simple and good it would suit any green salad you fancy. Let us know what you think about it in the comments!
From the author, Honor Fabun: Make this tasty slaw featuring autumn produce for a nice, change-of-seasons side dish. It’s ready-to-eat in a few minutes, but if you’re able, prepare an hour or two in advance to allow the acid time to tenderize the brussels.
Give this brussel sprout slaw recipe a try today! You just can never have too many salad recipes, right?
The Ingredients and Substitutes
- Oil- 3 tablespoons of light-flavored (give garlic or rosemary flavored oil a try!)
- Lemon Juice- 3 tablespoons of fresh-squeezed lemon
- Sugar- 1-2 tablespoons
- Poppy Seeds- 1 tablespoon
- Salt- ½ teaspoon
- Brussel Sprouts- 1 pound (washed and trimmed)
- Apple- 1 apple (give granny smith a try or use your favorite apple)
How to Make Brussels Sprout Slaw?
Keep scrolling to the recipe card for the complete list of ingredients and recipe instructions!
- To start making this yummy slaw, grab a medium bowl and whisk together the oil, lemon juice, sugar, poppy seeds and salt. Set aside.
- Next you are going to half the brussels sprouts lengthwise, then slice thinly. Add the sliced brussels to the dressing.
- You will then slice the apple into short matchsticks. Add to the dressing. Mix well.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for a few hours before enjoying.
Recipe Notes & Tips
- If serving the salad after refrigerating, you will want to drain it before serving if it has released a lot of liquid.
- Try this salad inside of a wrap with fresh lettuce and tomato for a delicious lunch!
- Remove any outer leaves of the Brussels sprouts that are bruised or have black spots on them before shaving for the salad.
Optional Add-Ins to this Brussels Sprout Slaw
If you like an additional crunch and sweetness, you can add in slivered almonds and dried cranberries to this salad.
How to Shred Brussel Sprouts
- You can just thinly slice them up by hand using a sharp knife, but word of advice, watch your fingertips!
- Using a mandolin is worth a try (but this may take just as long as slicing them up by hand).
- You can use the slicing attachment you may have gotten with your food processor.
FAQs
Do I have to shred the brussels sprouts?
The thin slices though are highly suggested, eating a whole raw Brussels sprout covered in dressing would just be weird, and awkward, and grossly crunchy…and just all wrong.
Will this recipe be mushy?
No, since the brussels sprouts are uncooked, they are crunchy, sharp, which creates a fresh salad.
More Fall and Winter Recipes You’ll Love
- Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage with Apples
- Spicy Mint Brussels Sprouts
- Indian Slow Cooked Spinach
- Chai Spiced Popcorn
- Thai Style Butternut Squash Soup
Photos by Alfonso Revilla
Brussels Sprouts Slaw with Lemon-Poppy Seed Dressing
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons of light-flavored oil
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 1-2 tablespoon of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of poppy seeds
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- 1 pound of brussels sprouts, washed and trimmed
- 1 apple
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, sugar, poppy seeds and salt. Set aside.
- Half Brussels’ sprouts lengthwise, then slice thinly. Add to dressing.
- Slice the apple into short matchsticks. Add to the dressing. Mix well.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for a few hours before enjoying.
Notes
Nutrition
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