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Cranberry Citrus Brussels Slaw
Shaved Brussels sprouts tossed with ruby grapefruit, candied pecans, and cranberry-orange vinaigrette for a bright holiday side.
By Vegetarian Recipes Kitchen · Updated
- Prep
- 20 minutes
- Cook
- 5 minutes
- Total
- 25 minutes
- Serves
- 6
Gather your ingredients
Everything you need.
Allergen notes
- Contains milk. Check dairy and cheese product labels.
- Contains tree nuts, including any nut milk or nut butter listed.
- Contains mustard.
- Check all packaged ingredients and substitutions for allergens; vegetarian or vegan labels do not establish allergen safety.
Check product labels and any substitutions; packaged ingredients can introduce additional allergens.
Let's cook
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Whisk olive oil, orange juice, white balsamic, maple syrup, Dijon, rosemary, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
Toss shaved Brussels sprouts and purple cabbage with half the dressing and massage for 1 minute to tenderize. Use a sharp knife or guarded slicing tool to make thin shreds; keep fingers clear and drain any washed leaves thoroughly.
Fold in grapefruit segments, dried cranberries, and orange zest.
Top with candied pecans, vegetarian Italian-style hard cheese (if using), and remaining dressing just before serving.
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A little kitchen know-how
- Slice sprouts the day before; keep submerged in ice water for extra crispness.
- Candy your own pecans with maple + cayenne for sweet heat.
- Swap grapefruit for blood oranges after December.
Make it yours & keep it well
Replace grapefruit with orange segments; keep nuts separate for anyone who needs to omit them.
Storage: Keep perishable components covered in the fridge and use within 48 hours, or sooner if a product use-by date requires. Keep dressing, nuts and cheese separately for the best texture. Drain citrus juice before assembling.
For cooling and reheating, follow the Food Standards Agency’s leftover guidance. Rice has a shorter refrigerated storage limit, as described in its recipe notes.
Estimated nutrition per serving
210 kcal · Protein 5 g · Carbohydrates 22 g · Fat 12 g
Approximate figures; brands, portions and substitutions change the result.
Good things to know
Can I make it dairy-free?
Skip the vegetarian Italian-style hard cheese or swap with nutritional yeast shavings.
How far ahead can I dress it?
Toss greens up to 4 hours ahead without nuts; add nuts right before serving to maintain crunch.
Why is the slaw watery?
Wet leaves and citrus release liquid. Dry the shreds, use drained fruit and add dressing gradually rather than pouring everything in at once.
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