Brussels sprout salad
It might seem unlikely, but Brussels sprouts are very good raw, like in this salad, pepped up with lemon and Parmesan.
29 K 3/5 (3 reviews)
35 min.
Easy
12 people
7 IngredientsLast modified on: March 28th 2021
3 lb + 15.4 oz Brussels sprouts
3 
2.1 oz Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano)
15 tablespoons 
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 35 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 10 min.
Trim the outer leaves off 3 lb + 15.4 oz Brussels sprouts, then rinse.
Stage 2 - 15 min.
Slice the sprouts very thinly (the ideal way is with a mandolin, but a sharp knife will do fine) and put in a salad bowl.
Stage 3 - 1 min.
Add the chopped parsley and the zest of half the lemon.
Stage 4 - 2 min.
Add 2.1 oz Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano), grated or in shavings made with a vegetable peeler.
Stage 5 - 1 min.
Mix together.
Stage 7 - 1 min.
Pour over the salad and mix again.
Your Brussels sprout salad is ready.
Your Brussels sprout salad is ready.
Remarks
If you use a knife to slice the sprouts, cut them in half first to make it easier.
It is worth trying this with lime instead of lemon for a very different flavour.
It is worth trying this with lime instead of lemon for a very different flavour.
Keeping: Should be eaten the same day.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 100 RDI=40 % | 160 RDI=20 % | 250 RDI=40 % | 3,280 RDI=160 % | 13,740 RDI: 160 % |
| Per 100 g | 4 RDI=2 % | 6 RDI=1 % | 10 RDI=2 % | 130 RDI=7 % | 560 RDI: 7 % |
| Per person | 8 RDI=3 % | 10 RDI=1 % | 20 RDI=3 % | 270 RDI=10 % | 1,150 RDI: 10 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 12 people : 11.10 €
- Per person : 0.95 €
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