Do you have a Brussels Sprout hater in your family? Well, this Apple Brussels Sprout Salad with a Maple Citrus Dressing will convert the haters into lovers. I bet they won’t even notice it is Brussels Sprout.
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2018 my dear readers! I wish you a year filled with love, health, and amazing food! I bet you ate very well during the holidays and you have the tight pants to prove it! Let’s start the new year on CulturEatz with a nice healthy salad. I actually dusted off this old post from 2012 and gave it an updated shine, this Apple Brussels Sprout Salad with a Maple Citrus Dressing really deserves more attention.
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Every year I cannot believe I fall into the same trap, every single holiday season. I just cannot eat like I used too. I go home to bed after parties full and sleep terribly. So the beginning of every new year is filled with salads as a peace offering to my digestive systems. For the next little while, so long Christmas cookies, perfectly sippable cocktails and delectable hot chocolates.
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Haters will be Lovers
Now I hated Brussels sprouts when I was a kid. That is because my mom boiled them to death like everyone did back in the 70s along with every other vegetable. Now I like them roasted in the oven. When I came across this recipe I was very intrigued yet skeptical. Well, it was a hit. And it has been a hit several times when I brought this salad to pot-lucks. I even get requests to bring it again to the same hosts.
This Apple Brussels Sprout Salad with a Maple Citrus Dressing is basically a twist on the traditional cold slaw. But instead of cabbage, we use Brussels Sprouts. No cooking needed. In fact, this is one of the quickest salads you can make. You can double the ingredients and bring it to a party, or make only a 3rd of the recipe for a quick lunch salad for one.
You can use a knife or a grater to prep your veggies but the tool of choice here is definitely mandolin. For the Brussels sprouts use the flat blade only. For the apples and onions, use the widest shredder blade that comes with the kit. Using cut resistant gloves that prevent finger cuts and slicing is also a great idea.
It is also a fun prank salad. Just serve the Apple Brussels Sprout Salad with a Maple Citrus Dressing to your guests and ask them to guess what is in it after you get the rave reviews. I guarantee you will hear the jaw drop of all the Brussels sprout haters at the table. Haters will be lovers…to their disbelief.
Apple Brussels Sprout Salad with a Maple Citrus Dressing
Ingredients
- 3 cups Brussels sprouts shredded
- 1/2 onion sliced finely
- 3/4 red apple julienned with skin
- chopped almond walnuts or pecans to taste, optional.
- 1/4 c orange juice
- 1/4 c olive oil
- 1/8 c apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- dash of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Add the Brussels sprouts, apple, onion and chopped nuts to a salad bowl.
- Combine the remaining ingredients in a small bowl and whisk well.
- Toss the apple Brussels sprout salad with the maple citrus dressing before serving.
Yes, I do have a Brussels sprouts hater. I’ve got to try this salad on him. Thanks!
Haha let me know the results of the experiment MJ.
Brussels and maple!! Oh yeah! This sounds like a killer combination. I would like a few slivers of radish, too.
Oh radishes are a great idea, thanks Melody!
I love brussels sprouts, but I’ve only had them roasted. This looks so interesting. I may have to try this.
Hope you enjoy if you give it a go Mags 🙂
I love a good salad and this sounds like a winner. I am going to give it try for sure, I won’t be telling my kids that it has Brussel sprouts in it though
LOL no don’t tell them. if they like a regular slaw they will like this one.
I make a mean brussel sprout recipes with soy sauce, garlic and bacon. The salad looks fresh and inviting with the apple. I must try this, as sprouts are so good for you.
Thanks Melissa and your recipe sounds really great too1
I love brussel sprouts! I will have to try this salad as I’m always looking for alternative ways to eat them.
So glad to see some Bsprouts lovers 🙂 I hope you will enjoy it Lara.
I’ve never tried this type of combo ! Even though Christmas is done and dusted sprouts are still in season so perhaps I’ll give it a go here in the UK! Also interested in joining your Eat the World challenge! Will be taking a look now 🙂
Hi Gingey Bites, sprouts are good winter veggies, they last longer. The fresher the better for sure though. Oh awesome I hope you join the group 🙂
I am a HUGE fan of brussels sprouts, but my husband will have none of them! lol… great post, your food is always amazing! <3
Thank you Gingi and I hope you try out this salad on your husband 🙂
Such a unique idea! I would never think to prepare brussels sprouts this way. Definitely bookmarking for later!
Thanks Katie and let me know how it turns out 🙂
What a pretty looking salad. I will try it on my sprout hating brother one of these days and see if he guesses
Thank you Fiona and I am SURE he will not even notice lol.
I love the pairing with apple and maple syrup dressing! The salad looks fabulous, Evelyne.
Thank you Angie, I hope you try it, it’s a keeper for sure 🙂
I’ve never thought to use brussel sprouts with apple ever, but this looks fresh and crisp!
I love brussel sprouts, what a fun idea for a salad! I never thought to mix them with apples, I am excited to try this now:-) Hugs, Terra
I never liked brussel sprouts as a kid, but I am a huge fan of them now. I love this recipe. Wouldn’t have thought about sweetening up this way – yum! Wow, the 18th floor!
I hated brussels sprouts as a kid too. This salad does look wonderful and I have tried them raw before, but only once I think. Love that dressing!
Lovely salad, the maple dressing sound wonderful!
I still have yet to try brussel sprouts since my awful experience with them as a kid. OK, if this gorgeous salad does not motivate me to, I don’t know what will! BTW..will email you tomorrow..I haven’t contacted triberr tribe leaders yet.
I can’t say that I love Brussels Sprouts but I don’t hate it either. I have to say for sure that your recipe looks really good. I have to give it a try! Thanks for sharing it.
de belles couleurs Bravo !!pierre
Non-bitter brussel sprouts with a maple syrup dressing? My taste buds are confused already. 😛
Oh! I never had raw Brussels sprouts…so I will be trying this soon 🙂
Like the idea of using maple syrup in the dressing.
Hope you are having a wonderful week Evelyne!
I have tried developing a taste for brussels sprouts but their bitterness has been a deterrent. Your recipe looks promising and I am sure going to try it. Thanks for sharing.
I love Brussel sprouts! Even my first time trying Brussels I thought it’s a great veggie (haha, not for you?). This salad looks yummy! One more addition to my Brussel sprout recipe collection!
So good to see you cooking again!!! I recently had a raw Brussels sprouts salad at a trendy new restaurant…sooo good. And yours looks just as fabulous. What a nice treat for your mom 🙂
Ya! So glad you are making your way back into the kitchen! And I love Brussels sprouts any way I can get ’em : )