Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad with Baby Peas, Toasted Almonds and Lemon
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I’m here with a ten kisses recipe to get you healthy new year started, no matter what your food needs are.
Scratch everything you think you know about Brussels Sprouts, how and when to serve them, and think bright green shredded salad with toasted almonds, and lemony, garlicky olive oil. You might love roasting them like I do and serving them at your holiday meals. But, have you ever thought about shredding them and mixing them with sauteed peas ? I didn’t think so.
January is eat green month around here, a time to cleanse, detox and eat a lot of raw fresh fruit and vegetables. We eat a lot of Brussels sprouts for their detox power. I added peas to the salad for protein and the”fill” factor making this a perfect salad to eat as a stand alone for lunch or accompany some brown rice for a delightful meatless meal.
This recipe is dairy free, sugar free, gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, and low glycemic. It’s a base of good textures and healthy ingredients. However, you can do a lot of things to change it up. Bacon is a great addition to the flavor profile as is crispy prosciutto or pancetta. A few chopped green olives or capers can add a briny punch. Add dried fruit (cranberries, apricots) can add another layer of texture. You can eat this salad warm or at room temperature with brown rice, a little pasta, or for something really different, as a topping for white pizza. We liked it so much we just ate it all up just like it is, enjoying every healthy January bite.
Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad with Baby Peas, Toasted Almonds and Lemon
Ingredients
- 1-2 shallots sliced thinly
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oi maybe more for drizzling
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
- sea salt freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 4 cups shredded Brussels sprouts
- juice of one lemon with zest
Instructions
- Defrost frozen peas. Set aside
- Rinse Brussels sprouts well, as there could be dirt hiding in between leaves. Trim stems. Shred brussels sprouts with mandolin for slice with chef's knife. If you do use a mandolin, be very careful and use the safety. I find it easier to use a sharp knife and slice very thinly.
- Saute shallots in 1 tablespoon olive oil until softened. Add in garlic and almonds. Saute until almonds are toasted. Add in peas until they are warmed through. Add in Brussels sprouts. Turn off stove.
- Zest lemon. Set aside. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle with lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper.
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I love the idea of shredding the brussels sprouts Angela! I’m loving the green theme with this salad too!
Brava! GREG
This sounds interesting and delicious. The two don’t always come together and I’m always thrilled when they do. We would, by the way, love to have you join us for the 50 women meme. Have a great weekend. Blessings…Mary.
That sounds like such a welcome change from all the desserts and heavy dishes of the holidays!
We eat lots of brussels sprouts…Wouter is from The Netherlands and that is one of their staples there so he cooks them, I cook them, we eat them shredded in salads or as a cole slaw so I really like this recipe very much. The photo is muy bueno my friend.
This is a definite one for me. I love those sprouts and I have made salads out of them…simple and fresh with the lemon and peas…then you have the crunch of the almonds…
Une chouette salade détox
Je te souhaite une belle journée
Valérie.
What a lovely and refreshing salad…right up my alley 🙂
Happy New Year!
Angela,
Thanks for the green inspiration! Brussels are always good in my book and your salad looks awesome.
Happy New Year to you,
E
A delightful salad! Very healthy.
Cheers,
Rosa