Once upon a time, I use to hate salads. Now you can catch me eating them on a regular basis. While romaine hearts are my go-to option, when I’m feeling a little fancier and I can find them – thinly sliced brussels sprouts are life changing. Especially if you like having that crisp texture. It holds up beautiful when tossed with my oil-free mustard vinaigrette. Slowly soaking up all the flavors. This combo of 8 simple ingredients has me floored. Prepare yourself for your new favorite salad. You’re welcome.
The 4-ingredient oil-free dressing is one I shared last year on my favorite grilled BLT salad. It’s perfect to throw together in a pinch and lasts for weeks in the fridge. If you’re not a fan of mustard, try replacing it with your favorite dressing or vinaigrette. I also have a ranch dressing that’s delicious, but you really want something light and bright for this dish.
In a matter of about 10 minutes of prep I was able to blast through the cutting process using this insanely sharp V5 vegetable slicer from Börner. I kid you not, it’s incredibly well made and took me seconds to cut all of my prepped ahead veggies. I thought I’d sworn off of mandoline slicers, after a bad accident last year. I’m happy to report that after investing in cut-proof gloves, combined with the use of the safety holder included, it’s virtually fool-proof. I’m no longer afraid of this tool! It’s easily the most handy device to drastically cut down on your prep time, pun intended. I highly recommend giving the Börner site a look through if you’re in the market for any slicers. Also, stay tuned to the end of this post for a giveaway opportunity!
This salad is perfect for a picnic, backyard barbecue (vegan, of course) or to accompany any Spring/Summer meal. It’s refreshing, light but very filling. I love the smoky flavor from the addition of my coconut bacon. It’s one of my favorite things to prep ahead and keep on hand for a number of different meals. I think you can easily modify this salad recipe for slightly different flavor variations. Like using pear in place of apple or pistachios in place of almonds. Have fun with the general concept and adjust it as desired to fit your needs.
I’m excited to play around more with this slicer and share more recipes utilizing it to save me time. I mean, I could literally make sliced pickles in a couple of minutes. I’m planning on using the julienne slicer to make a big batch of my technicolor quick pickles, for tofu bahn mi waffles! Let me know if you want to see a recipe on that.
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Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
Prep
Total
Yield 2-4 servings
This recipe is sponsored by Börner.
Ingredients
- 14-16 Brussels Sprouts, thinly sliced
- 1/2 Apple, thinly sliced
- 1/8 cup Dried Tart Cherries or Cranberries
- 1/2 cup Coconut Bacon, recipe here
- 1/4 cup Slivered Almonds
- 1/4 Red Onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Oil-Free Mustard Dressing, recipe here
- Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl add brussels sprouts and wash thoroughly. I like to soak them in cold water with a splash of apple cider vinegar.
- Drain and peel back any leaves that look dirty.
- Trim the ends and cut in half.
- Using my Börner V5 mandoline, I cut each sprout at the thinnest setting for the finest shave. Add shaved sprouts to a large bowl and repeat until all are used.
- For here I'd recommend washing again with a splash of vinegar to clean thoroughly.
- On the same setting, thinly slice your red onion and apple. Place the apple in a bowl of cold water with a splash of lemon juice to keep them from browning. To keep the onions crisp, you can also soak them in ice cold water until assembly.
- Pour your dressing into the large bowl of sprouts, adjusting the amount as desired. Toss to well coat everything. Add in the coconut bacon, diced dried tart cherries, slivered almonds, red onions and apple slices. Gently toss to evenly incorporate. I saved a few apple slices to top.
- Serve immediately or chilled, topped with additional ingredients and fresh cracked black pepper to taste.
Notes
This can be prepped the day before. Make everything and assemble before serving.
Courses Appetizer, Side, Salad
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Using it for shaved brussels sprouts is definitely tempting (no one in my family eats them except for me, and I think this would be a way to make them look more appealing and palatable to family members), but I’d also use it for thinly sliced lemons, onions, zucchini, potatoes, cabbage–pretty much any veggie! I can see making some yummy veggie fries with it, or dehydrating veggie chips. So many possibilities!
No one likes them?! Dang, I guess more for you then! Haha. I love the idea of veggie chips and fries, my personal favorite options. Good luck!
I love love love shaved brussels sprouts! Have to try this vinagraite! I guess I would use this Slicer for potatoes to make a vegan dauphinoise ^^
That sounds amazing! Yes, give it a try and let me know what you think of it. Hope you enjoy!
Is it weird that I LOVE brussels sprouts?! I can’t get enough of them! So obviously, I would gobble this salad right up, especially since it also has coconut bacon!! 😀
Not at all, I’m obsessed with them as well. It blows my mind when someone says they’re bad. I’m like, you clearly haven’t had them prepared correctly then! The coconut bacon really sets this salad off. I’m all about that smoky coconut bacon life <3
I can’t wait to try this recipe! It look fantastic.
Thanks so much, Lynn. I hope you enjoy it!
Hopefully a green papaya from the Asian market in town!
Sounds delicious!
Sweet Potato chips!
I love it!
Yum! I would use the slicer for making eggplant lasagna.
That sounds like a great idea. It would make quick work of it too!
I’d love to use the slicer for shaved Brussels sprouts. I never want to deal with shaving/shredding them on my own with a knife, and it’s kinda pricy to buy the pre-shredded ones. This would make it so much easier to do for myself!
Yes! Exactly! Saves tons of money and takes very little time. Good luck!
I love a good vegetable gratin, vegan of course, but I’m not very good at making those thin slices. I think this tool would do the trick!
It definitely would, Terri. The consistency in slices and time saved makes this tool a dream come true. Good luck!
I would use it to make chips out of all the vegetables! ??? a mandolin has been on my wishlist for years, and if this one is PlantPhilosophy approved then that helps me choose which one to get.
Yes! I love it and you will love it too! Good luck, thanks for entering <3
Your blog is amazing! I don’t know why I haven’t been here before now!
HELLO from a fellow veggiehead!
Thanks so much, Jennifer <3