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A bowl of shredded Brussels sprout salad with dried cranberries, slivered almonds, and shaved parmesan cheese, perfect for Thanksgiving.

Ultimate Thanksgiving Salad

A vibrant salad perfect for Thanksgiving, featuring shaved Brussels sprouts, toasted pine nuts, dried cranberries, and pecorino cheese. This recipe offers a fresh and flavorful complement to traditional holiday dishes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups shaved Brussels sprouts
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts toasted
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/3 cup grated pecorino cheese optional
  • 1/3 cup chopped chives
  • Sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper

Equipment

  • Mandoline
  • Medium bowl

Method
 

  1. Thinly slice the Brussels sprouts using a mandoline if you have one. Place them into a medium bowl.
  2. Toss the Brussels sprouts with the olive oil, lemon juice, pine nuts, cranberries, pecorino cheese (if using), chives, and pinches of salt and pepper.
  3. Let the salad sit at room temperature for 15 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
  4. Finish with an additional drizzle of olive oil if desired.

Notes

This salad can be prepared ahead of time. Toss all ingredients except the olive oil drizzle just before serving. Adjust seasoning as needed.

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