Brussels sprout salad
It might seem unlikely, but Brussels sprouts are very good raw, like in this salad, pepped up with lemon and Parmesan.
42 K 3/5 (3 reviews)
35 min.
Easy
3.70 €
4 people
7 IngredientsLast modified on: March 28th 2021
600 g Brussels sprouts
1 
20 g Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano)
5 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 600 g 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 20 g 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 | 30 RDI=10 % | 50 RDI=5 % | 80 RDI=10 % | 1,090 RDI=60 % | 4,580 RDI: 60 % |
| 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 4 people : 3.70 €
- Per person : 0.95 €
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