This anything-but-ordinary shaved Brussels sprouts slaw recipe is the perfect crunchy side dish for lunch or dinner. We’re adding sweet and salty notes with crisp apple and smokey bacon. Not the biggest Brussels sprouts fan? You can make them taste less bitter by “marinating” them in the sauce and let sit them wilt before serving.
This shaved brussels sprouts slaw recipe goes beyond your average cabbage-based coleslaw. Made with thinly sliced Brussels sprouts, sliced apples, crispy bacon and white wine vinegar, you get a healthy and flavorful alternative to traditional coleslaw. Brussels sprouts offer a ton of fiber, vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin K, which helps with bone health. They are also high in antioxidants, meaning you can fight inflammation with just one serving! We have more great brussels sprouts recipes that will surely satisfy. And for a fun flavor twist, click through to learn how to grill them perfectly.
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Ingredients
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 Gala apple, peeled, cored, chopped
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 1 Tbs. packed brown sugar
- 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 3 Tbs. white wine vinegar
- 3 tsp. apple juice
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 6 cups shaved Brussels sprouts
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
PrintCoat nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add bacon; cook, flipping, until crisp, 6-8 min. Drain on paper towels. Let cool; chop. Reserve.
In blender, puree apples, shallot, brown sugar, mustard, vinegar, apple juice, 1⁄4 tsp. salt and 1⁄4 tsp. pepper, gradually pouring in oil until smooth. Transfer to large bowl with Brussels sprouts and onion; toss gently until evenly coated and combined. Serve immediately or cover and chill. Garnish with reserved bacon just before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 170
- Fat: 12 gram
- Saturated Fat: 2 gram
- Protein: 5 gram
- Carbohydrate: 16 gram
- Fiber: 4 gram
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
- Sugar: 8 gram
- Sodium: 220 mg
