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By: MadelinePosted: 10/27/2022Updated: 10/27/2022

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Prepare this Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad for a flavorful side dish. This hearty brussel sprout and farro salad pairs perfectly with many entree options.

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A New Play on delicious Brussels Sprouts

I always say people who think they don’t like brussels sprouts just haven’t had them prepared properly. There are so many other ways other than whole, steamed, boring brussels sprouts!

They’ve gotten very popular by being fried or roasted, but I also love a good salad with them. Even raw brussels sprouts will absorb a dressing really nicely.

This shaved brussel sprouts salad with farro is fall in a bowl. It is sure to convert even the greatest brussels sprouts hated.

The veggies, pumpkin seeds, and grains really come together for the perfect salad. You can enjoy it just like this OR customize the ingredients so you love every bit!

Brussel sprout salad recipe served with shaved parmesan cheese

Kitchen tools

  • Pot for cooking grains
  • Strainer
  • Sharp knife or food processor, if you aren’t able to buy pre-shredded brussels sprouts
  • Blender or immersion blender
  • Large serving bowl
  • Mixing spoons

How to serve

This farro salad really is fall in a bowl with the brussels sprouts, so this is a great fresh side dish to your favorite fall meal or soup.

It would also be a great light addition to a potluck. It is complex enough to be easily made into a full meal by adding a protein like grilled salmon or chicken.

Some of my favorite things to serve with this brussels sprout salad are:

  • Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin
  • Lemon Pepper Salmon
  • Pork Chops with Apples
  • Cast Iron Chicken Thighs
Above view of ingredients for brussel sprout salad

Ingredients

  • Dry farro
  • Brussels sprouts
  • Shaved Parmesan cheese
  • Pumpkin seeds
  • Lemon
  • White wine vinegar
  • Maple syrup
  • Dijon mustard
  • Fresh cracked pepper
  • Olive oil

Ingredient Substitutions

If you can find pre-shredded brussels sprouts, that would make this salad even quicker to prepare. If not, you can use a sharp knife or food processor to shred whole sprouts.

You can sub the pumpkin seeds for any other seeds you like. You can even use nuts like walnuts or toasted pine nuts.

To add a bit of sweetness you could use candied pecans. Toasted squash seeds would be a great addition or substitute if you have them on hand.

The pearled farro can also be substituted for another grain. I suggest a hearty one like pearl couscous or barley or wild rice.

Quinoa would work but may get lost in the dish a bit!

Brussel sprout and farro salad ingredients

How to make Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

Step 1: Cook the Farro

To begin, open and measure out the farro. Then, cook the farro according to the package directions. Drain farro and set it aside to cool.

Step 2: Prepare the brussels sprouts

To make this farro salad recipe even easier, you can buy thinly sliced or pre shredded raw brussels sprouts.

If you couldn’t find pre-shredded brussels sprouts, shred them into thin shavings with a sharp knife or a food processor.

Step 3: Prepare the dressing

Then, prepare the simple vinaigrette. Blend together the lemon juice, vinegar, maple syrup, dijon mustard, and fresh cracked pepper.

While the blender is running on low, stream in the olive oil until fully incorporated. you can also use an immersion blender for this step.

Step 4: Toss and Serve

Finally, toss the cooked and cooled farro with the brussels sprouts, pumpkin seeds, shaved parmesan cheese and dressing. Top with the extra Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper and serve!

Above view of shaved brussels sprout salad

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. The salad may get slightly soggy if it’s already dressed.

If you’re making this ahead of serving, store the dressing separately and toss before serving.

Check out these other delicious fall side dishes

  • Crispy Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts
  • Green Beans Almondine
  • Maple Cinnamon Roasted Kabocha Squash
  • Cheesy Brussels Sprouts

You can find the full recipe below. If you make this recipe, please rate and review it in the comments, or share it with me on Instagram!

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Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

★★★★★ 5 from 4 reviews

Toss shaved brussels sprouts and farro in a simple vinaigrette for a delicious fall salad

Recipe By: Madeline
Prep: 10 minutesCook: 25 minutesTotal: 35 minutes
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Servings: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry farro
  • 16oz brussels sprouts
  • 1/2 cup shaved parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Cook farro according to package instructions. Set aside and let cool.
  2. Shred brussels sprouts into thin shavings. You can do this with sharp knife, food processor, or you can buy them preshredded.
  3. Prepare dressing by blending together lemon juice, vinegar, maple syrup, dijon mustard,  and fresh cracked black pepper. Then, with the blender running, slowly blend in the olive oil.
  4. Toss cooked and cooled farro with the shaved brussels sprouts, parmesan cheese and pumpkin seeds. Toss the whole thing in the vinaigrette and serve.

Notes

  • I like to make this salad a day before serving to allow the flavors to combine in the fridge
  • Serve with extra parmesan cheese and fresh cracked black pepper
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
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  1. Lauren W says

    Posted on 10/30 at 3:09 pm

    Just made this to take to a family dinner tonight – delicious! I also added the zest from the lemon to the salad, and some dried cranberries I found in the pantry. A great fall salad!!

    ★★★★★

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    • Madeline says

      Posted on 10/30 at 8:36 pm

      amazing!! I love to hear that and love those additons

      Reply
  2. Stephanie Savage says

    Posted on 11/16 at 11:25 am

    Made this the first time on Halloween. (Added some dried cranberries.) It was such a hit, I’ve been asked to make it 2 more times for different dinner parties. Definitely a keeper!!!!

    ★★★★★

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    • Madeline says

      Posted on 11/16 at 12:45 pm

      Ahhh! Love to hear it. Thanks, Stephanie!

      Reply
  3. Bonnie M says

    Posted on 11/22 at 9:19 pm

    Absolutely loved this recipe! I made it for a Holiday potluck at work and it was a huge hit. It held up to all of the robust Thanksgiving style dishes without feeling like I threw a mixed greens option in just to have something for the non meat eaters. My boss specifically told me that he was going back for seconds. I will definitely be making this again.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 11/23 at 10:38 am

      Wow! Great to hear, Bonnie. Glad everyone enjoyed it.

      Reply
  4. Sarah says

    Posted on 11/22 at 11:19 pm

    This is such a perfect, flavorful side to a thanksgiving or big group meal. I made the dressing and farro ahead of time so all I had to do was toss it all together! It was a great break from all the dairy heavy dishes at our friendsgiving. I ate the leftovers tossed with some shredded rotisserie chicken and it was still sooo good (not even really soggy after sitting overnight with the dressing!)

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 11/23 at 10:39 am

      So glad you enjoyed it, Sarah!

      Reply

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