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Warm Brussels Sprout Salad with Apples and Pecans

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Warm Brussels Sprout Salad with Apples and Pecans is a vibrant, flavorful, and nutrient-packed dish. Shaved Brussels sprouts are sautéed with sweet apples, crunchy pecans, and tart cranberries, then tossed in a warm, tangy maple-apple dressing and finished with crumbled blue cheese. Perfect as a side or light main, this salad balances sweet, savory, and nutty flavors.

Ingredients

1 cup chopped raw pecans

3 tablespoons olive oil

¼ medium red onion, thinly sliced

4 cups shaved Brussels sprouts

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon pepper

½ cup dried cranberries

1 cup finely diced apple

¼ cup crumbled blue cheese

Additional salt and pepper, if needed

Dressing:

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons apple cider

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

¾ tablespoon maple syrup

⅛ teaspoon ground ginger

¼ teaspoon pressed or mashed fresh garlic

Instructions

  1. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped pecans and toast for 3–4 minutes until fragrant. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add red onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened.
  3. Add shaved Brussels sprouts, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sprouts are tender but still crisp.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients: olive oil, apple cider, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, ground ginger, and garlic.
  5. Remove skillet from heat and toss Brussels sprouts with dressing, toasted pecans, cranberries, and diced apple. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  6. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with crumbled blue cheese. Serve warm.

Notes

Substitute walnuts or almonds for pecans.

Use feta or goat cheese instead of blue cheese for a milder flavor.

Add roasted sweet potatoes or butternut squash for a heartier salad.

Include cooked quinoa for extra protein.

Drizzle with balsamic glaze for additional sweetness and tang.

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