Nut-Free Brussels Sprouts Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Bright, zesty, and irresistibly crunchy, this Nut-Free Brussels Sprouts Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a game-changer for quick and wholesome meals. Shredded Brussels sprouts form the vibrant base, beautifully balanced by the tangy sweetness of dried cranberries, the sharpness of red onion, and the creamy saltiness of crumbled feta cheese. Tossed in a luscious homemade lemon vinaigrette made with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard, this salad comes together in just 15 minutes—no cooking required! Perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light, nutritious lunch, it’s free from nuts but packed with bold flavors and textures. Whether served immediately or chilled, this easy recipe is sure to become a staple in your salad repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Brussels sprouts
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 75 grams Dried cranberries
• 100 grams Feta cheese
• 60 ml Olive oil
• 30 ml Lemon juice
• 15 ml Honey
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the Brussels sprouts thoroughly under cold running water and trim the ends. Remove any yellow or brown outer leaves.

Step 2

Using a sharp knife or a mandolin, thinly slice the Brussels sprouts into shreds. Alternatively, you can use a food processor fitted with the slicing attachment for quick shredding.

Step 3

Halve the red onion and thinly slice it into half-moon shapes.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded Brussels sprouts, sliced red onion, dried cranberries, and crumbled feta cheese.

Step 5

To prepare the lemon vinaigrette, in a small bowl or a mason jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 6

Pour the vinaigrette over the Brussels sprouts mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 7

Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or a splash of lemon juice as preferred.

Step 9

Serve immediately as a fresh salad or chilled as a light and refreshing dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(860.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1353.6

Total Fat 81.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.0g
Cholesterol 89mg	0%
Sodium 2788.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 127.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.5g	0%
Total Sugars 82.1g
Protein 32.8g	0%

Vitamin D 16IU	0%
Calcium 649.6mg	0%
Iron 3.9mg	0%
Potassium 244.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.3%

Protein: 9.5%

Carbs: 37.2%