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Get It NowYou’ll love this kale and brussels sprouts salad recipe! It’s crunchy with lots two types of green veggies, with lots of salty and sweet flavors to balance out the greens. My kale brussels sprout salad with bacon and cranberries is perfect to make ahead for parties, as it won’t wilt like salads that are made with delicate greens.
Often times people think of salads as summer fare, and a lot of it certainly is, but there are plenty of delicious winter salad recipes you can make using ingredients that are in season during the cooler months. This brussels sprouts salad with cranberries is the perfect example! (Keto Caesar salad is another I make year round.)
Keeping this kale and brussels sprout salad low carb is pretty easy if you make your own sugar-free dried cranberries. But, if the sugar content is not an issue for you, you could use store bought. I’ve seen some varieties sweetened with apple juice, which is still a better alternative to sugar.
How To Make Kale Brussels Sprout Salad
This kale brussels sprout salad with bacon comes together in just 15 minutes! Here are the easy steps for how to make this brussels sprout salad recipe:
- Shave brussels sprouts. Using a food processor with the slicing blade (not the shredding or knife!), carefully push the sprouts through while it’s running. You’ll end up with a mixture of sliced and shaved sprouts, just like you see at restaurants!
TIP: Use the pusher, not your hands to push down sprouts. We don’t want any cut fingers!
- Chop kale leaves. Using the same slicing blade, push the kale leaves through running food processor.
TIP: If you don’t have a food processor, you can also thinly slice the kale and brussels sprouts with a knife. I recommend the food processor if you have one because it gets thinner slices than you typically could get manually.
- Make dressing. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, until emulsified.
- Toss chopped kale and brussels sprout salad with dressing.
TIP: Let the salad sit for 10 minutes before serving, which will help let the dressing penetrate the kale and brussels sprouts better.
- Add toppings. Add dried cranberries, bacon, and walnuts and toss together.
Variations For Brussels Sprouts Salad With Cranberries
One of the great things about this shaved brussels sprout salad with bacon is that it’s completely customizable!
- Dried cranberries – You can skip the cranberries if you don’t have time to make them, or swap them with pomegranate arils (if not super strict keto), or even blueberries or raspberries (keto friendly). You do want some kind of sweet berry in there to balance out the salty bacon and blue cheese, but pick one that works for you.
- Cheese – Omit blue cheese for paleo, whole30, and dairy-free option.
- Walnuts – Walnuts can be replaced with pecans or almonds if you just want to change up the nuts, or use pumpkin or sunflower seeds for a nut-free version.
- Dressing – You can add 1-2 tablespoon of powdered sweetener if you like a sweet dressing. (It’s crucial to use powdered so that the dressing isn’t gritty!)
How Many Carbs In Brussels Sprout And Kale Salad?
There are just 4 grams net carbs in this brussels sprouts and kale salad recipe, as long as you use sugar-free dried cranberries. The regular kind have a lot more sugar and would increase the carb count.
The full nutrition stats for this salad can be found below on the recipe card.
Can You Make Kale Brussels Sprout Salad Ahead?
Yes, this brussels sprout salad with bacon and cranberries is a great salad to make ahead, as you can prep most of the components ahead of time. Shred the brussels sprouts and kale, mix together the dressing, and prep any of the toppings that you’ll be using.
When you’re ready to serve the cold brussels sprouts salad with bacon, simply toss the veggies with dressing and add the toppings.
My raw brussels sprout salad with cranberries is perfect for parties, as it can sit out on a buffet table without wilting.
TIP: I would recommend not adding the cranberries, walnuts, and blue cheese until right before serving. While the brussels sprouts and kale are sturdier greens that can hold up to dressing quite well, the toppings will keep their texture better if added last.
How To Store Brussels Sprout Salad With Bacon
This kale and brussels sprout salad with cranberries actually can be stored for later! If you find yourself with some extras, simply store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Brussels sprouts salad with cranberries and walnuts will last for about 1-2 days in the fridge, or store undressed salad for 3-5 days.
More Easy Brussels Sprouts Recipes
If you love this brussels sprout salad recipe I’m going to go out on a limb and assume that you are a fan of brussels sprouts! 😉 So you may also like some of my other brussels sprouts recipes:
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts – The best way to make frozen brussels sprouts, this recipe makes a great side dish to just about anything.
- Brussels Sprouts Casserole Au Gratin – Like your veggies with cheese? This recipe is for you.
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon – Smoky bacon, charred brussels sprouts – there’s so much to love about this recipe.
Pair these with chicken or top sirloin steak for a complete meal.
Tools To Make Brussels Sprout Kale Salad
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- Food Processor – This shaved brussels sprout and kale salad comes together quickly with the help of a food processor.
- Wooden Salad Servers – When this brussels sprout salad recipe is ready to serve, grab your salad tongs for easy serving.
- Glass Salad Bowl – This bowl set is one that I use every single day! The sizes vary and they are sturdy enough to use for mixing, but nice enough for serving.
Kale And Brussels Sprout Salad Recipe With Bacon, Cranberries And Pecans
Kale Brussels Sprout Salad
You'll love this healthy kale brussels sprout salad recipe with bacon and cranberries. Make it in just 15 minutes!
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Instructions
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Place the brussels sprouts into a food processor fitted with a slicing blade (NOT a shredding or knife blade!). Push the sprouts into the food processor while running, using the pusher (not your hands). Turn it off.
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Turn the food processor back on and push the kale leaves into the running food processor. Pulse until shredded. (Alternatively, you can chop the brussels sprouts and kale by hand with a knife.)
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In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt and pepper, until emulsified. (Tilt the bowl if necessary).
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Add the shredded brussels sprouts and kale to the bowl. Add the cranberries, cooked bacon, walnuts (if using), and blue cheese (if using). Toss to coat the kale brussels sprout salad in dressing.
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Serving size: 1 cup
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16 Comments
Jennie
0This is so tasty — made is with almonds and goat cheese as my preference. Have made it several times even adding broccoli and carrots to the food processor too once. I have even made it for friends who raved.
Teresa Heckel
0This is amazing! I subbed goat cheese for the blue cheese and added a few currents. Where on earth can we find cranberries this time of the year? Please someone tell me! I have made your sugar free dried cranberries every winter but they run out too fast! Love your recipes!
Lyn
0Oh Maya, Oh Maya Oh Maya! You’ve done it again! My Pinterest page – …Keto/paleo, In my Belly – has quickly filled up with your delicious recipes! While I just Love blue cheese in salad, it’s not always a hit with many folk. Would Feta be too salty of a sub? Thanks and keep up the great work!!
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Lyn, I think feta would do nicely here. Enjoy!
Linda
0This is my kind of salad! I love brussels sprouts and adding bacon make this salad tastes even better.
Whitney
0Between the texture and the balance of sweet and salty flavors, this salad recipe is perfect!
Fiorenza
0I had never come across a recipe with brussels sprouts and cranberry together before, but after trying yours, I wondered why! It’s really good and also very well balanced in taste and calories. Thanks for sharing!
Jersey Girl Cooks
0Mmmnnn, great Brussels sprouts!
Anita
0This salad is so easy and delicious. I didn’t have Brussels sprout, so had to sub with shredded red cabbage, still turned out really yummy. Definitely a keeper. 🙂
Sophia
0This is all my favorite salad ingredients in one salad! I’m going to have to look for sugar free cranberries, I love dried cranberry but don’t normally get them because of all the added sugar. Thanks for the delicious recipe!
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Sophia, Here is a recipe for sugar-free Dried Cranberries!
Elaine
0I absolutely will. In fact, I already love it just by reading through all the steps. everything sounds quick, easy and absolutely delicious!
Laura | Wandercooks
0This looks amazing!! I love brussels sprouts and this is just perfect for this weekend’s BBQ!!
Emily Liao
0I love whipping up this salad when I have leftover brussels sprouts! It’s delicious!
Britni
0One of our new favorite salads, so good!
Erica Schwarz
0Pinning this to try next week. I love brussels sprouts in salad and after all this holiday eating, I will be all about salads for a while.