Description

This Creamy Brussels Sprouts Slaw is a quick and refreshing side dish featuring thinly sliced and chopped Brussels sprouts tossed in a tangy and creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and fresh citrus juices. Enhanced with red onion, Parmesan cheese, and optional dried cranberries and pumpkin seeds, this slaw offers a perfect balance of crunchy textures and vibrant flavors ideal for any meal.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1 pound Brussels sprouts, sliced and then roughly chopped
½ cup small diced red onion

Dressing

¼ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon honey
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Toppings (Optional)

½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup dried cranberries or cherries
½ cup pumpkin seeds

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Instructions

Prepare the Brussels Sprouts: Place the sliced and roughly chopped Brussels sprouts in a large mixing bowl, ensuring that the pieces are bite-sized to provide a pleasant texture in the slaw.
Make the Dressing: In a small bowl or container, combine the mayonnaise, olive oil, Dijon mustard, fresh lime juice, fresh orange juice, honey, diced red onion, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy with all ingredients well blended.
Dress the Slaw: Pour the prepared dressing over the Brussels sprouts in the large mixing bowl. Toss thoroughly to coat all the Brussels sprouts evenly, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.
Add Toppings & Combine: Add the finely grated Parmesan cheese, dried cranberries or cherries (if using), and pumpkin seeds (if using) into the bowl. Toss once more until the toppings are evenly distributed throughout the slaw.
Serve: Transfer the creamy Brussels sprouts slaw to a serving bowl. Serve immediately for a fresh, crisp texture or refrigerate until ready to eat if you prefer chilled slaw.

Notes

This slaw can be made a few hours in advance and chilled to allow the flavors to meld even more.
For a vegan version, substitute mayonnaise with vegan mayonnaise and omit Parmesan or use a vegan cheese alternative.
Add nuts like toasted almonds or walnuts for extra crunch if desired.
Adjust the honey and citrus juices to balance sweetness and acidity to your taste preference.
Ensure Brussels sprouts are finely sliced to avoid tough, chewy bites.