Superfood Brussels Sprout Salad
Published 7/28/2024
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The superfood salad of all superfood salads is here! Packed with shaved Brussels sprouts, kale, blueberries, nuts, and seeds with a ginger turmeric dressing, this Superfood Brussels Sprout Salad will please a crowd. Make this Superfood Detox Salad today!
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“This salad was so good! I brought it to a family dinner and I think almost everyone had seconds. Thank you for the recipe!” – Sadie
A superfood salad does NOT have to taste like soil. I repeat, there are no soil-y salads over here! — anybody out there relate to this?! I’m a huge fan of fresh greens — even the super hearty ones — but there are so many superfood salads out there (even some that we’ve had at restaurants, eeeek!) that taste like straight-up dirt in your mouth.
On the other hand, this superfood detox salad is a delicious punch of flavor in your mouth with a super yummy homemade dressing and all the superfood greens (+ a few superfood fruits!) your body loves. And did we mention it’s super easy to whip up? Let’s get into it:
What You Need to Make This Brussels Sprout Salad Recipe
There are many great superfood fruits and veggies that pair well together for a salad, but for this superfood detox salad, we’re using some of our favorite (and especially nutrient-dense) superfoods that combine together for the great detoxing qualities your body loves. Plus, it’s oh so easy to make. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Pre-shredded Brussels sprouts slaw mix: this is the base of the salad. We love using bagged slaw mixes for salads like this (our fave is Trader Joe’s Brussels Sprout Slaw Mix), but feel free to prepare your own slaw if you prefer. The mix we used contains brussels sprouts, kale, broccoli slaw, and cabbage, but feel free to get creative with whatever veggies you have on hand or whichever brussels sprout slaw mix your grocery store has.
- Red onion: adds a little bit of tang to balance out the fruitiness in this salad.
- Green apple & blueberries: add a bit of tart flavor and sweetness!
- Raisins: add a little sweetness and texture.
- Slivered almonds & sunflower seeds: give the salad some texture and healthy fats!!
- Quinoa: we love using quinoa to bulk up our salads and add some fiber! But you can totally use any type of grain you like or leave it out. Learn how to make the perfect quinoa every time!
Finish up with your healthy homemade dressing (we’ll get into this too below!) and mix it all together for the most scrumptious and healthy superfood detox salad you’ve ever had. #yahwelcome
here’s a tip!
If you’re making your own slaw, prep it a day or two ahead of time so you can quickly assemble and eat it! You can also prep the dressing ahead of time and pop it in the fridge for up to two weeks!
Simple Swaps for This Brussels Sprout Salad
- Green apples & blueberries –> use red apples and any type of berries you like.
- Raisins –> don’t love raisins? Leave them out or use another type of dried fruit, like dried cranberries.
- Almonds & sunflower seeds –> use walnuts, cashews, pine nuts, toasted almonds, pumpkin seeds, or anything else you like for some crunch and healthy fats!Quinoa –> use whatever grain you like, or leave it out for a lighter salad.
How to Make Detox Salad Dressing
Although this dressing looks like it packs a long list of ingredients, we’re betting you already have most of them in your kitchen. You’ll need:
- Grapeseed oil: this is our oil base for the dressing. You can also use olive oil or avocado oil if you prefer that!
- Fresh grated ginger: adds a touch of zing and freshness.
- Fresh chopped parsley & basil: these herbs add tons of earthy flavor to the dressing.
- Lemon juice & apple cider vinegar: provide a little acidity.
- Honey or maple syrup: gives the dressing a little sweetness.
- Ground turmeric: provides an earthy, black pepper-like flavor.
- Salt and cayenne pepper to taste (with a little more cayenne if you like a little kick!)
To prepare this detox salad dressing, simply place all your ingredients in a mason jar with a lid and shake until fullycombined. If you don’t have a mason jar with a tight lid, feel free to mix this dressing up in a bowl with a whisk. And speaking of homemade dressings, we’ve got a variety of great dressing recipes here on Fit Foodie Finds. Check out 42 of our faves!
Can I add cheese to this salad?
Yes! We love adding a sprinkle of feta cheese, blue cheese, goat cheese, parmesan cheese, or even shredded cheese!
How do I make my own slaw mix?
Use a box grater or food processor to grate the Brussels sprouts into a slaw-like consistency!
Is this recipe good for meal prep?
Absolutely! Since this salad lasts up to 5 days in the fridge, it’s perfect for eating throughout the week whenever you want a healthy meal.
How do I store this hearty salad?
This salad will last in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Serving This Superfood Brussels Sprouts Salad
If you want to add a bit more protein to this salad, you can toss on some air fryer hard-boiled eggs, sous vide chicken breast, maple ginger baked salmon, or any other type of protein you like! If you want to keep things vegan, we recommend adding some beans like garbanzo beans (aka chickpeas), black beans, white beans, pan-fried tofu, or anything else you want.
Superfood Brussels Sprout Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 16 oz. shredded brussels sprout slaw mix
- 2 pints fresh blueberries
- 1 medium green apple, diced into matchsticks
- ½ medium red onion, minced
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup golden raisins
- 1 cup slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
For the Dressing
- 1/2 cup grapeseed oil, or olive oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
- 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoon fresh chopped basil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- Pinch cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients for the salad into a large salad bowl. Mix until combined and set aside.
- Next, prepare the salad dressing by placing all ingredients for the dressing into a mason jar. Cover the mason jar and shake until all ingredients are combined.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss until everything is fully coated.
Tips & Notes
- Storage: Will last in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to 5 days.
- Nutrition information is for 10 servings.
- This recipe was updated on 3/31/2019
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I think these are the best photos you’ve ever taken. You should be SUPER proud!
I always use a nut oil (like hazelnut or walnut), a bit of mustard, olive oil, garlic and lemon in my dressing. So good!
If we were neighbors. It would be lethal. THAT SOUNDS LIKE THE BEST DRESSING EVER. Totally trying that next time. 😀
do you massage the kale or anything? sometimes it’s too bitter for me to eat just in a salad!
That is a good question. I actually did massage the kale as I mixed the vinaigrette into the salad. I will add that! You are right, it does loosen up the kale a bit and bring out some sweetness! Thanks for catching that LIV!
Such beautiful photographs!
Why thank you 😀 I’d have to say that I think these make the top of my list as favorite dish photographed!
Mmmmm, looks tasty! You could try massaging the kale after chopping it up. Knead it in a bowl like you would dough, until it feels softer. It’ll make the kale a little sweeter and less tough, too 🙂 Kale is awesome!
I actually did do that! But I didn’t know it was a thing. When I added the vinaigrette into the salad I did massage it into the kale. I did it subconsciously. Totally adding this into the method of the recipe. #kalenewbie
YUM! All of my favorite things in one place! I like to make it easy though and buy the chopped up kale in the bag from Trader Joes. 😉
Lazyyyyyy and I love it. I didn’t know that existed. TJ’s you are my hero.
Trip to Trader Joes now on my agenda!
This is beautiful! I like my greens COOKED 🙂
I have yet to eat kale in a salad. I really need to get on that though because it does look awfully tasty and it seems easy to put together!
I haven’t made my own kale salad yet (but this recipe may change things up) … but I frequently buy a superfood salad at Publix here in Florida that is to die for. As long as the kale is deboned … it can be offputting to end up with a stalk in your mouth! Good luck!!
I totally agree with you! There’s nothing worse than a kale stalk 😀
Yum! I have been loving on kale salads of late – mixing in roasted veggies, grapefruit, nuts, etc. I’ll have to try yours next!
Beautiful salad- I’m a sucker for blueberries! The dressing is easily veganized too! As for greens, I’ll take them any way shape or form!
Good for you! I need to start trying to eat more cooked greens (gulp)
The salad looks yummy, love raw kale whit quinua and I want to surprise my friend whit this salad 🙂 my question is what is EVOO? sorry my ignorance thanks for your help
HAHA. It stands for Extra Virgin Olive Oil. I should specify that 🙂