Best 6 Cranberry Cheddar And Brussels Sprouts Salad Recipes

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During the holiday season, many individuals struggle to find a salad recipe that can complement their festive meals. A cranberry cheddar and brussels sprouts salad is an exquisite dish that combines the tartness of cranberries, the sharpness of cheddar cheese, and the slight bitterness of brussels sprouts to create a flavor profile that is both unique and delightful. This salad is not only visually appealing with its vibrant colors, but it also offers a delightful textural experience, with the crunchiness of the brussels sprouts contrasting with the softness of the cranberries and cheese. Furthermore, it is a versatile dish that can be served as a side salad or as a main course, making it a perfect choice for both casual gatherings and formal dinner parties.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRANBERRY, CHEDDAR, AND BRUSSELS SPROUTS SALAD



Cranberry, Cheddar, and Brussels Sprouts Salad image

One of our local surf shops has a killer cafe that sells the most delicious vegetarian salads. This is inspired by a few of the ones I've eaten there. With the cranberries and Brussels sprouts, and a sweet ginger and Dijon dressing, it would be a nice salad option during the holidays. Perfect for using up any leftover grains, roasted or raw veggies, any type of cheese, dried fruits, or nuts. Serve it in one big bowl at the table, or divvy it up into meal-prep containers for weekday lunches.

Provided by jaybu

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Brussels Sprouts

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

Dressing:
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons agave syrup
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, grated
¼ teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon water, or to taste
2 cups arugula
2 cups cooked brown rice
1 ½ cups chopped, trimmed fresh Brussels sprouts
7 ounces Cheese, cheddar
½ cup dried cranberries
2 medium avocados, peeled and diced
3 tablespoons sunflower seeds

Steps:

  • Combine Dijon mustard, cider vinegar, olive oil, agave, garlic, ginger, and salt for dressing in a small bowl; whisk to combine. Add water and whisk until dressing is desired consistency.
  • Combine arugula, rice, Brussels sprouts, Cheddar cheese, and cranberries in a serving bowl. Add dressing and toss until evenly distributed. Top with avocados and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 34.7 mg, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 479.6 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

BRUSSELS SPROUTS SALAD WITH CRANBERRIES & DIJON DRESSING



Brussels Sprouts Salad with Cranberries & Dijon Dressing image

Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup Dijon mustard
6 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2/3 cup olive oil
2 cups hazelnuts
1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts
2 cups dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Whisk the Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until emulsified. Set aside.
  • Toast the hazelnuts in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, tossing a few times, until golden brown spots start to form, 3 to 4 minutes. Immediately transfer to a cutting board to stop the cooking and roughly chop them.
  • Use the shredder attachment on a food processor or a mandoline to shave the Brussels sprouts. Put the sprouts in a large bowl and add the hazelnuts, cranberries, 2 teaspoons salt and a bunch of grinds of black pepper. Drizzle the dressing over top (it will feel like a lot of dressing, but trust me, it needs it!) and toss until well combined.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS CRANBERRY SALAD



Brussels Sprouts Cranberry Salad image

A simple shredded Brussels sprout salad with sugared cranberries, toasted walnuts and crispy bacon.

Provided by Julie Andrews

Categories     Salad

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
1-pound fresh cranberries, washed
Zest and juice of 2 medium lemons
1 ½ tablespoons honey
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
½-1 teaspoon coarse salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts, cored and thinly sliced
½ cup chopped walnuts, toasted
2-ounces goat cheese, crumbled
4 slices cooked bacon, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring the water and sugar to a boil in a saucepan. When the sugar is dissolved, remove pan from stove and allow to slightly. Add the sugar water to a bowl with fresh cranberries. Secure with a lid, place in refrigerator and allow to sit overnight. Remove cranberries from the bowl and dry on a cooling rack or a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Discard the sugar water.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon zest and juice, honey, olive oil, salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary.
  • Add the Brussels sprouts to the bowl with the dressing and toss to throughly coat the Brussels sprouts with the dressing. Transfer the Brussels sprouts to a large serving bowl.
  • Top salad with the sugared cranberries, crumbled goat cheese, chopped bacon and toasted walnuts.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/10 of recipe, Calories 185 calories, Sugar 9g, Sodium 185mg, Fat 11g, SaturatedFat 1g, UnsaturatedFat 10g, TransFat 0g, Carbohydrate 19g, Fiber 6g, Protein 6g, Cholesterol 8mg

BRUSSELS SPROUTS & CRANBERRY SALAD



Brussels Sprouts & Cranberry Salad image

Provided by Paula Deen

Categories     entertaining     healthy     low carb     vegetarian

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

4¼ teaspoons apple cider vinegar
4 teaspoons maple syrup
1¼ teaspoons Dijon mustard
¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly sliced
½ cup sliced almonds, toasted
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, salt, and pepper; whisk in oil in a slow, steady stream until smooth. Stir in Brussels sprouts, almonds, cranberries, and feta until combined. Serve immediately.

ROASTED CARROT, BRUSSELS SPROUT, AND CRANBERRY SALAD



Roasted Carrot, Brussels Sprout, and Cranberry Salad image

A mix of roasted and raw veggies and a poppy seed dressing bring a pleasing variety of textures to this holiday side.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Salad     Carrot     Paprika     Pepper     Vinegar     Cranberry     Poppy     Brussels Sprout     Thanksgiving     Side     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Dairy Free

Yield 2-4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 medium carrots (about 8 oz.), sliced on a diagonal 1/4" thick
1/4 tsp. smoked paprika
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
3/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided
2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 tsp. poppy seeds
6 oz. brussels sprouts, leaves separated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss carrots, paprika, cayenne, 1 Tbsp. oil, and 1/2 tsp. salt on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast until carrots are tender and golden brown, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring vinegar and 2 Tbsp. water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat (or microwave in a medium heatproof bowl). Remove from heat, add cranberries, and let sit 10 minutes. Strain cranberries through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium bowl; set cranberries aside. Pour out all but 1 Tbsp. soaking liquid from bowl and whisk in poppy seeds and remaining 1 Tbsp. oil and 1/4 tsp. salt. Add brussels sprout leaves, carrots, and reserved cranberries and toss to combine.

WARM BRUSSELS SPROUT SALAD WITH HAZELNUTS AND CRANBERRIES



Warm Brussels Sprout Salad with Hazelnuts and Cranberries image

Brussels sprouts, hazelnuts, and cranberries combine to make a salad that even kids will want to eat. The colors and flavors make a great fall or holiday side dish, but we have been enjoying it all summer as well.

Provided by Amy McEver

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup chopped hazelnuts
3 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 cup dried cranberries
¼ cup grated Pecorino-Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until coated. Transfer coated sprouts to a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until sprouts are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Cook and stir hazelnuts in a skillet over medium-low heat until lightly toasted and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Transfer hazelnuts to a bowl.
  • Cook and stir bacon in the same skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. Add maple syrup and rosemary; cook, stirring often, until the bacon drippings and maple syrup begin to thicken and stick to the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes.
  • Combine cooked Brussels sprouts and bacon mixture together in a large bowl; toss until sprouts are coated with maple syrup sauce. Sprinkle in hazelnuts, cranberries, and Pecorino-Romano cheese; toss well. This dish is best served warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.2 calories, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 123.7 mg, Sugar 19.5 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, crisp Brussels sprouts. If you can't find fresh Brussels sprouts, you can use frozen ones, but be sure to thaw them completely before using.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, prepare the Brussels sprouts and dressing up to 2 days in advance. Store the Brussels sprouts and dressing separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, toss the Brussels sprouts with the dressing and add the cranberries, cheddar cheese, and walnuts.
  • If you don't have any walnuts on hand, you can substitute another type of nut, such as pecans, almonds, or pistachios.
  • This salad is also a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. Simply shred the turkey or chicken and add it to the salad along with the other ingredients.

Conclusion:

This Cranberry, Cheddar, and Brussels Sprouts Salad is a delicious and festive side dish that is perfect for your holiday table. It is made with fresh, crisp Brussels sprouts, dried cranberries, sharp cheddar cheese, and toasted walnuts. The salad is dressed with a simple vinaigrette that is made with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and it is also a good source of fiber, vitamin C, and potassium.

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