What better way to celebrate Brussels sprouts season than with this Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Chickpea Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette recipe? It’s perfect for the fall season and can be a complete meal on its own or a tasty side salad. This vegan, gluten-free salad is packed with almost 14 grams of plant-based protein and about 13 grams of fiber. You’ll be satisfied and satiated as you enjoy the crunch from the crisp Brussels sprouts and sliced almonds. The cranberries offer a sweetness to coincide with the savory from the chickpeas. Get ready to dive into deliciousness.

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Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Chickpea Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette

 

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Prep time

8 mins

Total time

8 mins

 

What better way to celebrate Brussels sprouts season than with this Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Chickpea Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette recipe? It’s perfect for the fall season and can be a complete meal on its own or a tasty side salad. This vegan, gluten-free salad is packed with almost 14 grams of plant-based protein and about 13 grams of fiber. You’ll be satisfied and satiated as you enjoy the crunch from the crisp Brussels sprouts and sliced almonds. The cranberries offer a sweetness to coincide with the savory from the chickpeas. Get ready to dive into deliciousness.

Author: Sarah Koszyk, MA, RDN

Recipe type: Salad

Cuisine: American

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• Salad:
• 4 cups shaved or thinly sliced Brussels sprouts
• 4 heaping cups mixed greens
• 1½ cups chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• ½ cup sliced almonds
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• Dressing:
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ½ cup lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 Tbsp shallot, peeled and minced
• 1 tsp garlic, peeled and minced
• ¼ tsp sea salt
• Pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Make the dressing:
2. Peel the shallot and mince.
3. Peel the garlic and mince.
4. Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, shallot, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
5. Whisk to combine.
6. Make the salad:
7. Slice the stems off the Brussels sprouts. Shred the Brussels sprouts by thinly chopping them.
8. Drain the chickpeas from the can. Rinse the chickpeas to remove excess sodium.
9. Add the Brussels sprouts, mixed greens, chickpeas, almonds, and cranberries in a large bowl. Toss lightly to mix.
10. Pour the dressing over the salad. Toss and serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 2½ cups Calories: 435 Fat: 23 Saturated fat: 2.7 Carbohydrates: 50.6 Sugar: 18.7 Fiber: 12.9 Protein: 13.6 Cholesterol: 0

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By: Sarah Koszyk, MA, RDN