Brussels Sprout Apple Salad is a delicious fall salad. The crisp texture from the Brussel sprouts combined with the delicious flavors of apples, pistachios and feta cheese makes this a recipe you’ll make over and over. Gluten-free.

Even better – it is kid approved! Brussels sprouts apple salad is a great way to boost kids fruit & veggie consumption during the winter months.
How to Make
Gather equipment + salad ingredients + dressing ingredients then you are set to follow the step-by-step instructions to make this crispy salad.
Equipment
- cutting board
- chefs knife
- large serving bowl
- small mixing bowl
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- whisk

Salad Ingredients
- 1 lb. brussels sprouts washed, trimmed, and sliced
- 2 apples cored and diced
- 1/4 cup pistachios
- 1/4 cup feta cheese
Dressing Ingredients
- 3 tbsp. oil
- 1 tbsp. vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
Step 1: Assemble the salad.
Into a medium-sized mixing bowl, place:
- Brussels sprouts: serves as the salad base
- apples: adds flavor to the recipe – dice up red or green apples
- pistachios: adds a crunch to every bite
- feta cheese: adds flavor and a creamy texture to the salad
Then, set the salad to the side. It is time to prep the dressing!
Step 2: Make the dressing.
In a small mixing bowl whisk together:
- oil: choose between olive oil, avocado oil or any other oil in your cabinet
- vinegar: choose between cider, red wine, white wine or balsamic vinegar
- salt & pepper: add 1/2 tsp of each or season to taste
Mix the dressing together until combined.
KITCHEN HACK: You can combine the dressing ingredients into a mason jar, secure the lid and then shake until combined.
Step 3: Combine the salad with the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing onto the salad and gently mix together until the salad ingredients are coated.

FAQ
Using a food processor! It is a safe & kid-friendly way to chop Brussels sprouts. Wash and trim off the ends of the sprouts then add to the food processor and pulse until chopped.
Absolutely! Another reason I love this recipe is you can make it a day in advance since this salad holds up very well. You do not need to worry about this salad becoming soggy. I do recommend waiting to add the pistachios until right before serving the salad. This helps to keep their crunch.
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Brussels Sprout Apple Salad
Equipment
- large serving bowl
Ingredients
- 1 lb. brussels sprouts, washed, trimmed, and sliced
- 2 apples, cored and diced cored and diced
- 1/4 cup pistachios ✅
- 1/4 cup feta cheese ✅
Dressing
- 3 tbsp. oil
- 1 tbsp. vinegar ✅
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Assemble the salad. Place chopped brussels sprouts into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Add apples, pistachios, and feta cheese. Set aside.
- Make the dressing. In a small mixing bowl whisk together oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the salad with the dressing. Pour dressing onto the salad, stir. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.
Notes
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Livi says
I don’t care for pistachios so we skipped those. Loved the salad!