Brussels Sprouts Salad is an easy salad recipe made with shaved Brussels sprouts, a fresh lemon dressing, and ribbons of Parmesan cheese.
Think outside the box when it comes to salads and swap out the lettuce for fresh shaved brussels sprouts. This crunchy, fresh, salad is not only delicious but only requires 4 ingredients.

Why Brussels Sprouts Salad Works
While Brussels Sprouts are delicious roasted or air fried, they are also quite tasty served raw.
Just like cabbage is the star in homemade coleslaw, Brussels sprouts, which are a member of the cabbage family, shine when shaved and used as the base of a salad.
And this Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad is a winner and could not be simpler to make.
Shaved Brussels Sprouts are crispy, crunchy, and stand up to a flavorful dressing. For this recipe, I use a simple lemon vinaigrette that is fresh and bright. The dressing cuts through the sharp flavors of the Brussels Sprouts while the acidity from the lemon juice helps to tenderize the Brussels Sprouts.
When finished with ribbons of fresh Parmesan cheese, Brussels sprouts are transformed into an absolutely delicious salad.
Ingredients Needed

- Brussels Sprouts: Purchase fresh bulk Brussels sprouts or pre-shedded. If purchasing whole Brussels sprouts, look for ones that's outer leaves are bright green and have minimal bruising.
- Lemons: You will use both the zest and juice of fresh lemons. Do not be tempted to substitute the fresh lemon juice with jarred lemon juice.
- Olive Oil: Be sure to use a good quality extra virigin olive oil for this salad, as it will add, not detract from the simple flavors.
- Parmesan: Be sure to use freshly shaved Parmesan cheese as it makes a world of difference in the quality of flavor.
Step-by-Step Directions
Step One: Shave Brussels Sprouts
The trick to making a really good Brussels sprouts salad is to thinly shave the sprouts. This will let the dressing coat the Brussels sprouts and break the sprouts down to become tender.
- Wash and dry the Brussels sprouts.
- Trim off the woody bottom of the sprouts.
- Use a food processor fitted with a slicing blade or disk and shred to shred the Brussel spourts. If you don't have a food processor, you can thinly slice the sprouts.

Step Two: Prepare Dressing
- Wash and dry 1 lemon. Using a zester or Mircorplane, zest the yellow lemon rind into a small mixing bowl.
- Juice the lemon, measuring out about 3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, add add it into the mixing bowl.
- Drizzle in olive oil, while whisking.
- Season with salt to taste.

Step Three: Assemble
- Place the shaved Brussels Sprouts into a large mixing or serving bowl.
- Drizzle the dressing over the Brussels sprouts and toss well to coat.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a tight fitting lid and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes or up to 12 hours prior to serving. This allows the Brussels sprouts to become tender and soak up the lemon flavor from the dressing.

Step Four: Serve
- Right before serving, generously shave or grate fresh Parmesan cheese over the salad and toss again. The Parmesan finishes this salad perfectly. It adds the right amount of salty bite and a bit of creaminess to this salad needs.

Storage
This Brussels Sprouts salad will keep for up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.
After 24 hours, the lemon dressing begins to break down the Brussels Sprouts too much and the salad will become watery.
Serving Suggestions
This easy salad only requires 4 ingredients and takes minutes to prepare. It is a perfect salad to serve for Thanksgiving Dinner but is also when paired with Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu, Instant Pot Pork Chops, or Baked Rotini.
More Salad Recipes
- Spinach Avocado Salad
- Copycat Panera Greek Salad
- Roasted Butternut Squash Salad
- Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing
If you tried this easy Brussels Sprouts Salad please be sure to leave a comment and review below! I love to hear from you!

Brussels Sprouts Salad
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh brussels sprouts
- 1-2 lemons for 3 tablespoons of lemon juice
- â…“ cup olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup freshly shaved Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Wash and dry the Brussels sprouts. Trim off the woody ends of the sprouts and thinly shave or shred the Brussels Sprouts into slices no thicker than â…› inch. If using a food processor, use the slicing blade.
- Prepare the lemon dressing by first zesting one lemon into a small mixing bowl. Juice the lemon and measure out 3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, using the other lemon if needed. Add the juice into the mixing bowl and whisk in the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large mixing bowl or serving dish, toss the Brussels sprouts with the dressing until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes or up to 12 hours.
- Right before serving, grate or shred the Parmesan cheese over the Brussels Sprouts salad and toss.
Katie
So good! My family loved this.
Nellie Tracy
This is a delicious salad! Can't wait to make it lots for the holidays!
Kristen Chidsey
We plan to make it a lot around here for the holidays as well!
Mary Ann
Thanks for the salads Great that most are for 1-4 people Am going to try and try every one
They all sound so good
Sunny
I recently worked a wedding and this salad was on the menu very simple and delicious
I will be taking this to a friends dinner party next week thank you for posting
Kristen Chidsey
Oh yay! I am so glad your family and your friends enjoyed. Thanks for sharing.
Lisa @ Panning The Globe
This reminds me of one of my favorite salads at a local restaurant. Super healthy and totally delicious. I'm really happy to have your recipe. Cant wait to make this.
Kristen Chidsey
I bet you are going to love it Lisa!
allie @ Through Her Looking Glass
What a beautiful salad my friend. I always love learning new and creative ways to use brussel sprouts. Have a beautiful weekend. xo
Kristen Chidsey
This is one creative dish with brussel sprouts you don't want to miss!
Beth (OMG! Yummy)
I love how simple you made this - you don't need a lot of ingredients if you are start with good ones!
Kristen Chidsey
Amen to that Beth 🙂
Marye
This looks delicious, I love that it is quick and easy!
Kristen Chidsey
Almost too easy 😉
David @ CookingChat
Sounds delicious! I like Brussels sprouts, though I haven't tried them shaved raw like this. Have done something similar with asparagus.
Kristen Chidsey
David, you HAVE to try them shaved!! And now I must try asparagus shaved