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Brussels Sprout Salad with Cranberries and Almonds

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Brussels Sprout Salad with Cranberries and Almonds
Brussels Sprout Salad with Cranberries and Almonds has a delightful light citrus flavor that blends perfectly with the sweetness of cranberries and the crunch of almonds.
Total Time 10 minutes
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A bowl of salad with Brussels sprouts
Shredded brussels sprout salad shown with almonds and dried cranberries in a white bowl with a fork on a white surface.

Brussels Sprout Salad with Cranberries and Almonds has a light citrus flavor that blends perfectly with the sweetness of cranberries and crunch of almonds. It’s the perfect salad to bring to the next holiday or dinner partyBrussels Sprout Salad with Cranberries and Almonds has a delightful light citrus flavor that blends perfectly with the sweetness of cranberries and the crunch of almonds..

Are you tired of lettuce salads that get soggy about 15 minutes after adding the dressing?

Every holiday I eat leftover salad, only to be disappointed by how dismal each mushy bite is. Into the garbage, it goes, along with the money spent on wasted ingredients.

Today, I offer the solution to soggy salads.

In the past few years, Brussels sprouts have become quite trendy. People are discovering that when prepared correctly these tiny cabbages are quite delicious.

Their bad rap may have something to do with the quantity of over-boiled Brussels sprouts that have been served over the course of history.

Brussels sprouts shown on a cutting board with a knife.

These days you’ll find Brussels sprouts on the menus of trendy restaurants and on your grocer’s shelves in many different forms: fresh, shredded, or mixed with greens.

This Brussels sprout spring salad shows how versatile this misunderstood cabbage is.

These little guys hold up to dressing without getting mushy, making it possible to bring a salad ready to serve -dressing and all – to your next gathering.

A bowl of salad with Brussels sprouts

Brussels Sprouts are the perfect salad base for many reasons. They are firm, don’t soak up dressing quickly like lettuce would, and are part of the nutritionally potent cruciferous family.

Orange Marmalade with Lemons pairs deliciously in this light, refreshing salad, and while I love this spread, feel free to use any marmalade you can find at your grocery store.

Pro Tip: You can add the dressing at home and don’t have to wait until right before serving.

How to roast almonds at home

  • Place almonds onto a baking sheet
  • Roast in a 350-degree oven for about 15 minutes.
  • Cool for 20 minutes
  • Toss with olive oil and sea salt

For this salad, break up the almonds with a mallet.

Brussels sprout, Cranberry, & Roasted Almond Salad the perfect Spring salad or Summer salad. This simple salad recipe does not get soggy, the dressing can go on right away. Easy to make using kitchen hack provided for easily shredding Brussels sprouts. A dish to pass that will be a favorite.
Brussels sprout, Cranberry, & Roasted Almond Salad the perfect Spring salad or Summer salad. This simple salad recipe does not get soggy, the dressing can go on right away. Easy to make using kitchen hack provided for easily shredding Brussels sprouts. A dish to pass that will be a favorite.

Kitchen Hack: Pick up a bag of pre-washed Brussels sprouts, cut the bottom end off, and toss them into a blender. Using the pulse button, pulse until you have chopped sprouts.

This dressing contains just three ingredients oil, vinegar, and your favorite marmalade. Pour the ingredients into a glass jar with a lid, and shake it up and it’s ready to go.

Shredded brussels sprout salad shown with almonds and dried cranberries in a white bowl with a fork holding a bite up close.

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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. 

A bowl of salad with Brussels sprouts
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Brussels Sprout Salad with Cranberries and Almonds

Brussels Sprout Salad with Cranberries and Almonds has a delightful light citrus flavor that blends perfectly with the sweetness of cranberries and the crunch of almonds.
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3.67 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Servings 10

Equipment

  • blender
  • ziplock bag and kitchen mallet
  • medium-sized mixing bowl
  • jar with lid

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds Brussels sprouts washed
  • 1/3 cup whole almonds, roasted ✅
  • 1/3 cup reduced sugar dried cranberries ✅

Salad Dressing

  • 3/4 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup vinegar ✅
  • 1/4 cup Orange Marmalade ✅

Instructions

  • ⭐️Prep the Brussels sprouts. Slice the ends off Brussels sprouts and place the whole sprout in a blender. Pulse until Brussels sprouts are chopped.
    1.5 pounds Brussels sprouts washed
  • Crush the almonds. Place roasted almonds in a ziplock bag. Using a mallet or rolling pin, break into smaller pieces.
    1/3 cup whole almonds, roasted
  • Blend the salad. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add chopped Brussels sprouts, dried cranberries, and almonds.
    1/3 cup reduced sugar dried cranberries

Salad Dressing

  • Blend the salad dressing. In a glass jar with a lid, combine oil, vinegar, and marmalade.  Shake to blend.
    3/4 cup canola oil, 1/4 cup vinegar, 1/4 cup Orange Marmalade
  • Serve. Pour dressing over salad, mixing well. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Notes

CCK 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. 

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 298mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 513IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg

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  1. nutritioulicious says

    I LOVE roasted brussels sprouts! I buy bags of the shredded sprouts at Trader Joe’s and roast them for salad toppings too. Next time I’ll have to try it uncooked in this delicious salad. That marmalade looks fantastic!

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    • Create Kids Club says

      Pre-shredded, roasted sprouts sound amazing! This marmalade is fantastic and works so well in the dressing 🙂

      Reply

    • Create Kids Club says

      I only recently got on the raw Brussels sprout kick, and I am so happy I did. They are delish! 🙂

      Reply

    • Create Kids Club says

      Great point, Lucie! I made it again this weekend for Easter and was reminded of how delicious it is 🙂

      Reply

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Jodi from Create Kids Activities

Welcome! I’m Jodi Danen.

Registered dietitian & mom behind Create Kids Club – an online kitchen where feeding kids is made easier with simple gluten-free recipes & kids cooking ideas. Sprinkled in you’ll find family travel inspiration.

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