Every Day We’re Brusselin’: 4 Craveable Brussels Sprout Salads
Brussels sprouts have come a long way in the palate-pleasing department. Once known as the foul-smelling, boiled, soggy vegetable of nightmares, they've transformed into a trendy, craveable and usually healthy dish. When you get sick of roasted Brussels, try crafting new, innovative salads instead.
Chuck Hughes makes a warm Brussels sprout salad (pictured above) by lightly sauteing leaves with bacon and Parmesan — hey, we said usually healthy. Check out three more of our favorite Brussels salads below.
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Toss halved sprouts in the grill pan for charred, smoky flavor. This salad gets sweet-tart crunch from pomegranate seeds, plus some extra tang from pungent blue cheese and lots of garlic.
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Nutmeg is the surprising ingredient in this simple shredded Brussels salad accented with tart cranberries and crunchy walnuts.
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Ah, bread salad. Who said we can't have it all? Buttery Parmesan croutons are balanced out, health-wise, with butternut squash and Brussels.
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Taste with the Eyes: Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Italian Sausage, Balsamic Syrup
The Mediterranean Dish: Fall Rotini Pasta Salad with Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash
Pinch My Salt: Steamed Brussels Sprouts with Dilly Dip
In Jennie's Kitchen: Pan Seared Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts, Pear & Walnut Salad