Brussels Sprout Apple Salad is a delicious fall or winter salad filled with apples, pistachios, and feta cheese with a bright vinegar dressing. A gluten-free salad recipe.
Finding ways to enjoy vegetables during the winter is one thing that I struggle with year after year. I find myself roasting vegetables for months. While I love a delicious roasted veggie recipe, sometimes you need another option.
This Brussels Sprout Apple Salad has met all my expectations! The crisp bite from the Brussel sprouts combined with the delicious flavors of apples, pistachios and feta cheese makes this one of the best winter salads.
Even better – it is kid approved! Brussels sprouts apple salad is a great way to boost kids fruit & veggie consumption during the winter months.
My daughter loves switching between different apple varieties when she is making this salad. I love that this recipe is bursting with nutrition and simple enough for kids to create. As a mom and dietitian, I could not ask for anything else from this Brussels sprout apple salad.
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.
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
- cutting board
- chefs knife
- large serving bowl
- small mixing bowl
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- whisk
Ingredients
- 1 lb. brussels sprouts, washed, trimmed, and sliced
- 2 apples, cored and diced cored and diced
- 1/4 cup pistachios check for gluten free
- 1/4 cup feta cheese check for gluten free
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.
Livi says
I don’t care for pistachios so we skipped those. Loved the salad!