Brussels Sprout Apple Salad

Name: Brussels Sprout Apple Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 10 min
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 (✅); 3 tbsp. oil; 1 tbsp. vinegar (✅); 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp pepper

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.

Brussels sprouts apple salad in a glass serving bowl topped with feta cheese.

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

Shredded Brussels sprouts in a large glass bowl with feta cheese, diced apples and pistachios in smaller glass bowls all on top of a countertop.

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.

A Brussels sprouts salad in a glass mixing bowl topped with pistachios, apple chunks and feta cheese being stirred with a wooden spoon.

FAQ

How do you chop Brussels sprouts?

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.

Can I make this Brussels sprouts salad in advance?

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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CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.

The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.

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