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Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Recipes, Salads + Soups, Special Diets, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian · September 26, 2023

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Pomegranate Dressing & Chili Almonds

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Finished Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Pomegranate Dressing & Chili Almonds

I know I can’t quit it with the baked salads, and that’s because they are the most versatile and delicious things, and frankly, the only kinds of meals I want to eat this time of year! But while some of my salads are creamy and hearty, I do crave some salads that are light and bright, while still packing a ton of fall flavors.

That’s what this Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Pomegranate Dressing and Chili Almonds is, and it’s so comforting. It has a bright pomegranate dressing (and no, you don’t need to hand over your wallet for a pomegranate, this just uses the juice!), soft yet hearty squash and brussels sprouts, and some chili almonds to add an unexpected spice and crunch. It’s a texture masterpiece and has enough going on to call it a full meal!

Whether you love baked salads, just love harvest bowls in general or are itching for something to replace your Sweetgreen salads, this salad is it. It’s perfect for meal prep because it just gets better as it stores and will keep you full. It’s a gentle, cozy meal for fall and winter, and I hope you’ll love it just as much as I do!

Finished Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Pomegranate Dressing & Chili Almonds

Table of contents

  • Let’s talk about the vegetables you can use in this shaved brussels sprout salad
  • Ingredients you will need for this baked salad with pomegranate dressing
  • A tip on how I store my chilis for the chili almonds
  • Bringing this recipe together
  • The best way to store this shaved brussesls sprout baked salad
  • Looking for similar recipes?
  • Watch the recipe here
Baked shaved brussels sprouts

Let’s talk about the vegetables you can use in this shaved brussels sprout salad

The beauty of a baked salad, including this shaved brussels sprouts salad, is that the vegetables can be versatile. For this one, I recommend you have one vegetable that is shaved and one that is starchy.

For the shaved veggies, think kale, fennel, brussels sprouts, cabbage etc.

For the starchy veggies, think squash, sweet potato, rutabaga, kohlrabi etc.

The mixing and matching is up to you, but you can see I went for brussels and squash. It’s a classic fall combo, and pretty easy to find at the store.

Bakes squash slices

Ingredients you will need for this baked salad with pomegranate dressing

I love it when a recipe that feels intense has a pretty simple ingredients list, and this one falls in that category. It’s full of complex flavors that are so warm, but this baked salad is so easy to put together. This is all you need for this impressive baked salad:

  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 1 small squash of your choice (acorn, honeynut, delicata) peeled and sliced thinly
  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Diamond Crystal kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk, unsweetened
  • 1/3 cup 100% pomegranate juice, unsweetened
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, grated
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 4 birds eye chilies thinly sliced, separated
  • 1/2 cup whole raw almonds
  • 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds optional, for topping
Salad dressing in bowl

A tip on how I store my chilis for the chili almonds

I know finding birds eye chilis is a bit of a pain, but they are one of my favorite ingredients. Add them to beans, a dressing, a sauce – the limits are endless! The downside is, they can go badly pretty quickly. I’ve learned a tip to fix this issue, which is to store them frozen.

They thaw wonderfully, and since they are so small, they thaw within minutes of being on your counter! So now whenever I need birds eye chilis, I just pull them out of the tiny ziploc bag I have in the freezer. It’s so easy and much less waste.

Quinoa and almonds in pan

Bringing this recipe together

This recipe is all about timing, but the process is pretty streamlined. Start the quinoa first, so you can let it hang out while everything else is roasting. Then roast the vegetables, and while they are in the oven it’s the perfect time to prep the dressing and the chili almonds! The goal is for this to be a one-cutting-board wonder, with as minimal dishes as possible, even though we’re still getting a lot done. (And a lot of texture to go with it!)

Baked salad assembled on baking sheet

The best way to store this shaved brussesls sprout baked salad

This salad is very storable, even after its dressed! I like to store it in an airtight container in the fridge, where it will keep for up to four days. If you want to preserve its longevity even longer (and prevent any mush factor), then I’d recommend storing all parts of the salad separately. For example, store quinoa and almonds in one container, vegetables in another and the dressing in a third. Then assemble when you are ready to eat!

Note: If you are garnishing with pomegranate seeds, try not to add those if you are storing the salads for later. They might get a little mushy in the mix!

Finished Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Pomegranate Dressing & Chili Almonds

Looking for similar recipes?

Here are some amazing baked salads to choose from – all of them are my favorites, I just couldn’t choose only one!

Roasted Fennel & Brussels Sprout Salad with Fig Balsamic
This is a baked salad with a deliciously figgy agrodolce dressing that is equal parts bright and subtly sweet. If you want a cozy way to get in your vegetables, this is sure to hit the spot.
Check out this recipe
Baked Cabbage Salad with Winter Romesco
This salad is comforting, wholesome and filling. Paired with bits of crispy garlic, sage and nuts, creamy ricotta and bright romesco, it's a salad I'll have on repeat all winter. If you're cooking to make this salad a meal, this recipe will work for about 2 servings. If you're looking to use it as a side dish, it's fit to serve about 4!
Check out this recipe
Baked Kale Salad with Crispy Quinoa
When hot salad season starts (and yes, it's a thing) this Baked Kale Salad with Crispy Quinoa is the only one I want. All the vegetables are roasted in the oven, and the quinoa is toasted to a crispy perfection. It's the perfect balance of flavors and a great way to pack vegetables into your meal.
Check out this recipe
Brussel Sprout Salad with Anchovy Tahini & Za’atar Chickpeas
Another addition to warm-salad season is this brussels sprout salad dream. It's kind of like a caesar salad's younger, hotter (sorry caesar!) sister. It's easy to make, creamy and delicious, and of course, baked.
Check out this recipe

And that’s everything for this Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad!

If you make it, please tag me on Pinterest or Instagram so I can see! It’s my favorite thing to scroll through stories and see what you all are making.

And of course feel free to leave any questions, comments or reviews! This is the best place to reach me, and I’d love to hear from you <3

Watch the recipe here

The video may not fully represent the recipe. For best results, follow the instructions as written.

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Pomegranate Dressing & Chili Almonds

5 from 2 votes
This salad lives up to its name, with roasted shaved brussels sprouts, soft and hearty squash, a bright pomegranate dressing and chili almonds to pull it all together. This recipe makes four servings, which is perfect for meal prep or a cozy dinner for a few.
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Prep Time:10 minutes mins
Cook Time:30 minutes mins
Total Time:40 minutes mins
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Keyword: acorn squash, baked salad, brussels sprouts, pomegranate, salad, squash
Servings: 4 servings

Equipment

  • 1 chef's knife
  • 2 half sheetpans

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 1 small squash of your choice (acorn, honeynut, delicata) peeled and sliced thinly
  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts thinly sliced
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Diamond Crystal kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk unsweetened
  • 1/3 cup 100% pomegranate juice unsweetened
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves grated
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 4 birds eye chilies thinly sliced, separated
  • 1/2 cup whole raw almonds
  • 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds optional, for topping

Instructions

  • Evenly stagger two racks apart in the oven and preheat to 400°F.
  • Cook the quinoa according to package instructions and set aside.
  • Add the squash to one baking sheet and the brussels sprouts to another. Drizzle both with olive oil and season with salt. Mix to coat everything well.
  • Add the squash to the bottom rack and the sprouts to the top rack of the oven. Bake for 20 minutes, remove the brussels sprouts and let the squash bake an additional 10-15 minutes or until golden brown on the bottoms.
  • While the vegetables are roasting, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl whisk together the coconut milk, pomegranate juice, vinegar, cilantro, garlic and ginger. Add in two of the sliced chilis and a generous pinch of salt and mix. Taste and add more salt and vinegar as preferred. Set aside.
  • In a pan over medium heat, add a drizzle of olive oil and the remaining sliced chilies. Cook for 30 seconds, then add the almonds and mix to coat. Toast the almonds for 2-3 minutes or until they are a shade darker and fragrant.
  • Add the quinoa in with the almonds, season with a pinch of salt and mix to combine.
  • When the vegetables are out of the oven, add them all to one baking sheet. Add in the quinoa and almonds and give everything a big mix. Pour over the dressing and mix again.
  • To serve, portion into four bowls and top with a scattering of pomegranate seeds. Drizzle on more dressing as you'd like!

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  1. Melissa McCue says

    September 27, 2023 at 11:09 pm

    YUM! Made this tonight with some crispy quinoa for the crunch factor along with some added goat cheese. The dressing is a dream; sweet, tangy and creamy. I an HERE for baked salad season!

    • Justine says

      September 29, 2023 at 2:09 pm

      Baked salad season hive assemble!! I’m so glad you liked this recipe!

  2. Marina says

    September 30, 2023 at 7:09 pm

    5 stars
    Two for two recipes from you that having been a roaring success! I couldn’t decide between brussel sprouts or fennel or cabbage and end up using all three. It was super delicious I can’t wait to make it again/keep making my way through your other recipes

  3. Laura says

    October 10, 2023 at 7:09 pm

    I loved this salad so much! It’s so filling and satisfying. I added a ton of extra pomegranate seeds and used crumbled tofu instead of quinoa. So delicious. I did burn my squash the first time around lol. Don’t cut it too thin and keep an eye on it.

    • Justine says

      October 11, 2023 at 1:31 am

      So glad you enjoyed it! And lol yes, I sometimes push my squash to its limits haha

  4. CM says

    October 14, 2023 at 8:10 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve already made this twice and can’t wait to make it again! I’ve subbed dried cranberries for pomegranate seeds because those aren’t always available in my region. A beautiful combination of complex flavors and textures.

    • Justine says

      October 19, 2023 at 1:21 pm

      So so thrilled you enjoyed it!! Thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind rating and review <3

  5. Julia says

    October 23, 2023 at 11:10 pm

    Justine, I could write a novel. I have been influenced. I have seen your videos on Instagram and this was the first one I tried. If I had to eat one meal for the rest of my life this would be it. I am obsessed with it; I already want to make it again. I even bought a cabbage instead of brussel(s) sprouts because you convinced me to try cooking with it. I used farro because it’s what I had (and I love it) and pumpkin seeds because my husband is allergic to nuts. So, a few subs, but tl;dr, this recipe is amazing, you are amazing, and I am a cabbage girlie now, thanks to you, our cabbage queen! This is not satire. Thank you!

    • Justine says

      October 24, 2023 at 10:39 pm

      AhHHhh!! This! THIS is why I love food so much, and your comment truly made my day! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe, and of course, cabbage 4 life <33

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