This shaved Brussels sprouts salad has apples, pears and cranberries mixed in and is tossed in a cider dijon mustard dressing. It’s fall on your plate.

Yesterday we spent 2+ hours of our afternoon attending orientation for the New York State Troopers.

As Ulysses’ “support network” (the state’s term, not mine and one in which Ulysses hasn’t stopped referring to me as since when he now wants something) I was invited to listen, learn and ask questions about my husband’s new career and what he can expect for the next 6 months in the academy.

So clearly, while we went through slide after slide of the hell that is about to become his life in the academy, I thought about making this Brussels sprouts salad.

Shaved brussels sprouts and fruit salad
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I might’ve perked up when we got to the medical benefits section (hell yeah to government benefits over crappy private business ones!) but other than that my mind was going through the ingredients of this salad.

And the grocery list…and the thanksgiving sides I need to make…and the blog food I have on tap for the next couple of weeks…and the 2 proposals for work I need to get done this week, and, and, and…

Shaved brussels sprouts

It’s not disinterest as much as a rather not know for my own sanity type of thing.

If given the choice to learn about the ridiculous physical demands, screaming, crappy food and living situation my significant other is about to be put through for half a year versus creating a flavorful fruit salad with chopped Brussels sprouts and a cider dijon dressing in my head, I’m going for the latter.

I’m pretty sure he’d rather a “support network” that gives him a decent tasting meal after 5 days of state cafeteria food than one that’s freaking out about his physical condition or sanity every Friday night when he comes home.

Brussels sprouts are fun because there’s two distinct ways to enjoy them. You can slice (or shave) them real thin like in this salad recipe or this koginut squash salad recipe and enjoy them raw with a flavorful dressing.

I also like a quick 2-3 minute sauté to take the raw bitterness out of them like we do in this honey mustard chicken and Brussels sprouts salad recipe.

Or, you can roast the heck out of them until they’re crispy and a wonderful deep golden brown.

My favorite roasting recipes are these Brussels sprouts roasted on the stalk and these bacon wrapped roasted Brussels sprouts.

Shaved brussels sprouts salad

I did catch one blurb from the session that I fully plan on heeding: “don’t expect them to make up a week’s worth of time in a weekend”.

Translation (in the ears of Gina)?

Hire a cleaning person because your husband won’t be able to do all the chores that need to be done on his 1.5 day weekend.

Done.

Thank you, NY state.

More recipes with Brussels sprouts to check out:

Creamy Garlic Brussels Sprout Soup
Maple Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts
Grilled Skirt Steak with Brussels Sprouts Salad
Brussels Sprouts Pumpkin and Apple Hash

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Shaved Brussels Sprouts Fruit Salad

Servings: 4 servings
Prep: 10 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
shaved brussels sprouts fruit salad
This shaved brussels sprouts salad has apples, pears and cranberries mixed in and is tossed in a cider dijon mustard dressing. It’s fall on your plate.

Ingredients 

For the Salad

  • 1 lb. Brussels sprouts, ends and outer leaves trimmed
  • 1 pear, thinly sliced
  • 1 apple, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons raisins, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons pepitas
  • 1/4 cup fresh cranberries

For the Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 11/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • salt & pepper

Instructions 

  • Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together. Set aside.
  • Slice brussels sprouts thinly and place in a large bowl.
  • Pour the dressing over the sliced brussels sprouts and toss to combine.
  • Add remaining ingredients and toss together lightly.
  • Season with additional salt & pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1SERVINGCalories: 228kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 203mgFiber: 6gSugar: 15g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
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25 Comments

    1. um…he had to buy an “athletic supporter” (it’s on the list of stuff to bring) and I just about died of laughter when I saw that thing.

  1. I just love brussels sprouts salads! I made one last week that looked sorta like this one, but not the same – I’m totally adding in cranberries next time! Yum, Gina :)

  2. Hang in there through the academy. My husband went through 4 years ago (we live in California) and while he got to come home every night, between homework and getting ready for the next day and exhaustion from the stress he might as well have been gone. While it was really tough and being a cop’s wife when I never expected to be has resulted in so many firsts for us, it is worth it. I am so proud of him and glad he is doing what he always wanted to do, and it has made our marriage and myself stronger (and I thought I was already tough). Feel free to email any time you need support from a fellow cop wife.
    Take care and keep blogging, I love following you! Ps. It wasn’t anything like what they said at our orientation (maybe because my husband is older and we had already been married 14 years at the time).

  3. Gina, this salad is pure genius! I would have never thought to pair Brussels with fruit – can’t wait to try this!

  4. LOL…being bored during classes/meetings/orientations makes you drift off! That is usually where your best ideas come from though…

  5. Haha, I would have been totally the same as you! And I for one am glad that you had to sit through that meeting if it means that we get delights like this. So much lighter than the usual fare at this time of year.

  6. So glad you were planning out this salad rather than listening to the orientation! I will definitely be making it. I love adding fruit to my salads and the addition of the cranberries look so festive.

  7. How you stayed awake is beyond me. My Mr probably would’ve had to nudge me to stop snoring.

    Brussels sprouts make everything tolerable.

  8. Two hours of a boring orientation! Blah!! My mind would have drifted to, but at least you came up with this fabulous salad. I honestly didn’t know you could eat brussels sprouts raw!! I have a ton to use up. I’m going to make brussels sprouts salad today!