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Broccoli & Shredded Brussel Sprout Salad

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Broccoli & Shredded Brussel Sprout Salad – crunchy and tangy, this salad is perfect for a light lunch or a side dish for a larger meal. It would also be worthy of a spot on your holiday table.

Plate of broccoli & shredded brussels sprouts salad next to a bowl of more salad and a creamy tahini dressing in a small jar.

This almost raw salad is so easy and so delicious. It actually could be made raw if you prefer, but I like to steam my broccoli for just a few minutes so they are just starting to get tender, but still crunchy. Crisp veggies, sweet clementines, salty tamari, creamy tahini, tart lime juice – your taste buds will thank you. You gotta try this Broccoli & Shredded Brussel Sprout Salad!

Shredded Brussel Sprout Salad w/ clementine wedges on a white plate.

Our Favorite Vegetable

If I had to choose a favorite vegetable, it would probably be cauliflower. It is so versatile! If you haven’t tried my Crispy Cauliflower Tacos or Orange Cauliflower Stir Fry yet, you must!

But, if I had to choose a favorite vegetable that my whole family collectively loves, it would be broccoli. My kids love it raw, steamed, and roasted. I feel very thankful for having such good eaters. The other day, instead of serving our go-to steamed broccoli, I decided to amp it up a bit and turn it into a salad. I had some shredded brussels sprouts leftover and we always have a bag of clementines in the fridge. It all came together so deliciously.

A spoonful of dressing being drizzled onto a shredded brussel sprout salad.

Maple Tamari Tahini Dressing

Maple and tahini are two of my go-to salad dressing ingredients. I love the creamy tang of the tahini and a little bit of pure maple syrup always balances it out so nicely. I added some tamari for an little salty kick (no other salt needed) and some citrus juice to complement it all. It’s a strong dressing, but since the veggies are raw or nearly raw, they stand up to it really well.

Shredded Brussel Sprout Salad on a white plate. A large jar full or oranges in the background with a small bowl of dressing and a bowl of more salad nearby.

Let’s Talk Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts are part of the cruciferous vegetable family, which I’m sure you know are very good for you. These sprouts in particular have high amounts of vitamin K, vitamin C and folate. They are also high in manganese, fiber, B vitamins, potassium, omega-3 fatty acids, iron, vitamin A, calcium, zinc, and even protein.

I know there are many of you out there that probably don’t like Brussels sprouts despite their superfood profile. The key is not overcook them. When overcooked they become mushy and give off a not so pleasant aroma and flavor. While I love them roasted until the outsides are crispy (see here and here), they are most mild when eaten raw. So, if you think you don’t like Brussels sprouts, try them raw! They have a nice crunchy flavor and they go perfectly into salads or slaw.

Bite size pieces of lightly steamed broccoli, raw shredded Brussels sprouts, clementine wedges and a maple tamari tahii dressing.

Broccoli & Shredded Brussel Sprout Salad

I hope you guys try this Broccoli & Shredded Brussel Sprout Salad and love it as much as we do! Please come back and leave me a comment below with your feedback and star rating. You can also find me on social media. Be sure to tag @veggie_inspired and #veggieinspired so I don’t miss it.

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Broccoli and Shredded Brussel Sprout Salad
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 
Broccoli & Shredded Brussel Sprout Salad - crunchy and tangy, this salad is perfect for a light lunch or a side dish for a larger meal. It would also be worthy of a spot on your holiday table.
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: dairy free, egg free, gluten free, refined sugar free, soy free, vegan
Servings: 5
Calories: 230 kcal
Author: Jenn S.
Ingredients
Salad
  • 4-5 cups chopped broccoli crowns
  • 2 cups shredded brussels sprouts
  • 3 clementines (segmented)
Dressing
Instructions

  1. Steam the chopped broccoli for about 5-6 minutes*, until slightly tender, but still crunchy.

  2. Meanwhile, whisk all of the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
  3. When done, place the steamed broccoli, shredded brussels sprouts, and clementine segments into a large bowl.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad (as much or as little as you want).
  5. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes

*Alternately, you can keep the broccoli raw, or steam it longer if you like it more tender.

 

Nutrition Facts
Broccoli and Shredded Brussel Sprout Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 230 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Sodium 60mg 3%
Potassium 792mg 23%
Total Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 6g 24%
Sugars 11g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin A 23%
Vitamin C 214%
Calcium 11%
Iron 11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.


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    • I haven’t tried it with frozen, but I would think it would ok. Probably not the same taste/texture, but roasting is probably the best way to deal with frozen Brussels sprouts. 🙂

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  5. Jenn, your salad dressing looks too much gorgeous, colorful, healthy & light. I love both Broccoli & Brussel combination. Its really perfect for any party. Thanks for this nice salad.

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  7. Totally agree with the favorite family veggie being broccoli! I cook broccoli more than any other veggie! I love broccoli raw, steamed and roasted. This salad looks so delicious and so easy to make. Is there supposed to be maple in the dressing? You have it noted in the post, but I don’t see it in the ingredients, unless I’m totally blind, lol!

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    • Ah, thank you for catching that! I just updated it. Thanks, Brandi! Bring on the broccoli!

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  9. Yummy! This looks like such a great salad, Jenn. Broccoli, brussels sprouts, and clementines – what an amazing combo!! Can’t wait to give it a try. 🙂

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  11. Yum! Saw this salad on IG and fell in love with it there! Such a delicious combo, Jenn! Definitely need to get around to making it 😉

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    • Thanks, Vanessa! I might have to find a sub for the Brussels sprouts during the spring/summer because it’s just so good!

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  13. What a gorgeous salad and lovely flavours. I love the extra bursts of citrus from the clementine segments!

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  15. Oh, I love Brussels sprouts in any form, but for some reason, I rarely have them raw. This salad sounds like a delightful change of pace, especially with the clementines.

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  18. This recipe has three many of my favorite things – broccoli, brussels sprouts, and tahini – so I’m definitely going need to try it! I love hearty salads like this that can take salads into fall and even winter.

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    • Thanks, Dianne! This salad will be great for the whole winter! And even the rest of the year except you probably couldn’t find Brussels sprouts – maybe cauliflower?

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    • I just had the last of my leftovers with lunch. Guess it’s time to make more…it’s kind of addicting! 🙂 Thanks, Becky!

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