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This Shredded Brussels Sprout and Prosciutto Salad has quickly become one of my favorites. It’s quick, festive, easy to make ahead, and so delicious. Shredded brussels sprouts, nutty manchego cheese, warm brown butter toasted hazelnuts, and sweet pomegranates. All tossed with a delicious balsamic dressing that’s sweet and tangy. Every bite of this salad is bursting with flavor. This salad is great served alongside your favorite dinner, or at your next holiday gathering!
There’s something that excites me so much about a holiday salad. I don’t know what it is, but they’re always my favorite to create…and a favorite to enjoy. When it comes to holiday dinners, people always ask about the mains, sides, bread, and of course…the cocktails. So salad can often become an afterthought.
I get it, there’s already so much to plan and prep for. The salad is often the “not so exciting” part of the meal. But then the last-minute salad scramble can occur, and no one wants that.
In my opinion, every holiday dinner needs a really great salad to balance out all the rich foods. So while every year my Christmas salad is slightly different, I have the same base formula. And I am finally sharing it today because I just love it so much.
My salad always includes greens, nuts, avocado, pomegranates, and my go-to balsamic dressing. Sometimes I’ll just leave it at that, but sometimes I do something a little fancier like today’s salad.
Additions really do make a salad special…warm butter toasted hazelnuts, crispy prosciutto, and a dressing that really helps to break down the shredded sprouts and kale. These are what make this salad special.
I always start by throwing the prosciutto in the oven to get it nice and crispy. I love using the oven for more even cooking.
Next, I toss the greens, cheese, and pomegranates into a nice big salad bowl so that it’s all ready for the dressing.
And about that dressing. It’s really basic…simply olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and fig preserves with a touch of orange zest.
What’s awesome about this salad is that once it’s tossed you can keep it in the fridge for a few hours or even overnight. So it’s great for entertaining.
When you’re ready to serve grab the hazelnuts and toast them in butter. As the nuts get nice and toasty the butter browns creating even more delicious flavor.
Next, top with the avocado and prosciutto. Simple.
And last but not least…pomegranates. They add a freshness of color and a burst of juicy flavor with every bite. Plus, they’re my favorite fruit to put in salads, especially my Christmas salad. They’re just so festive.
And that prosciutto? It adds a saltiness that keeps everyone coming back for seconds. Well, that and the cheese.
I’m already looking forward to enjoying this salad again in just a couple of weeks on Christmas Eve! I know the family will love it and it pairs perfectly with our traditional beef tenderloin.
Looking for other winter salad recipes? Here are a few ideas:
Winter Pomegranate Salad with Maple Candied Walnuts
Super Green Sun-Dried Tomato Herb Salad
Citrus Avocado Salad with Orange Tahini Vinaigrette
Kale Caesar Salad with Sweet Potatoes and Crispy Chickpeas
Lastly, if you make this Shredded Brussels Sprout and Prosciutto Salad be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
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Okay silly question, but do you bake the Brussels? Lol never made a brussel salad before!
Hey Nicole,
Nope, not for this recipe, you are going to use them raw. I hope you love the salad, let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
My family and I became addicted to this salad. I made it a few times for us (upon multiple requests) over the course of a month or two. Easy, full of flavor and diverse flavors at that – a perfect salad.
Hey Kate,
Thanks a bunch for giving this recipe a go, I love to hear that it was a winner!! xTieghan
This salad is SO SO GOOD. The salad dressing is equally as good and perfect for even a simple salad.
Hey Theresa,
Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! xxT
My family LOVED this so much at Christmas they are requesting it for Easter. Any suggestions on substitutions to make it a little more springy?
Hey Kathryn,
Happy Friday!! I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks a lot for trying it out! I would just keep it as is:) You could add some fresh spring veggies!☀️xx
Hi, Tieghan!
This recipe looks AMAZING! I plan on making it next week for my husband and I for dinner, but as a main, and I wanted to add some additional protein to bulk it up a bit. What would you suggest? Maybe some grilled chicken? Thanks in advance!
Hey Rachel,
Sure, grilled chicken would be great here! I hope you love this recipe, let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
FANTASTIC! I added grilled chicken, and it worked beautifully to turn this into a main course salad. SOOOO many awesome tastes and textures here. I could eat this every week. Thanks for another fabulous recipe. Keep them coming!
Hey Rachel,
Fantastic!! Love hearing that this recipe was a hit, thanks for making it:) Have the best day! xxT
I made this beautiful salad on Christmas Eve and it was a huge hit! The dressing is just delicious. It was so well received, there were no leftovers:(
I’m making it again tonight for a family dinner (but now know to make extra lol)!
Hi Lisa,
Awesome!! Love to hear this recipe was a winner, thanks for making it. Have the best week:) xT
Amazing recipe! So delicious. Made this for the 4th time today and inspired each of my guests to make it as well. Thank you !
Hi Nic,
Wonderful! I really appreciate you giving this recipe a try, I love to hear that it was enjoyed!! xTieghan
This salad was a showstopper! Can’t believe I’m saying that about salad…but it’s true!!
Hey Steph,
Fantastic!! I am so glad that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for giving it a try. Have the best week! xTieghan
Made this salad for New Years Eve dinner and it was AMAZING! Everything went perfect together. I cheated a little (bought a bag of shredded Brussel sprouts, kale and purple cabbage mix) to cut the time of work down which was a plus! I’ve made it 3 times since then and it’s only the 9th!! All your recipes are delish! Thanks!!
Hey Angela,
Fantastic!! I am so glad that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for giving it a try. Have the best week! xTieghan
I made this for Christmas and the whole family loved it! 🙂
Hi Hannah,
Wonderful! I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks a lot for making it. Have the best weekend! xT
This salad was so good! And really easy to throw together!
Hi Melissa,
Happy Friday! Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! xTieghan
Made this for NYE last night. Incredible!! I’m allergic to hazelnuts so used pine nuts instead. Everyone went back for seconds!
Hey Lydia,
Fantastic! Thanks a lot for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! Happy New Year!? xxT
I made this salad on Christmas day for our family dinner. Everyone loved it! It was the perfect compliment to a standing rid roast.
Hi Julia,
Wonderful! I am thrilled to hear this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for giving it a go! Happy New Year!? xTieghan
I couldn’t find hazelnuts so I sautéed some pecan in about a tablespoon and a half of maple syrup until syrup disappeared and topped with flakey salt. It gave the sweetness and the warmth the salad needed! If anyone else finds themselves in a similar situation:)
Hi Sarah,
Fantastic! Love hearing that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for giving it a try. xTieghan
Simply divine salad. We’re a onion loving family so I added sliced shallots at the end. It was perfect!
Hey there,
Awesome!! I am thrilled to hear this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! Happy Holidays!? xT
This salad! I made this for Christmas Dinner and people were going back for thirds. The pop of the pomegranate arils and the crispy prosciutto was amazing. In addition, because of the Kale/Brussels Sprouts the salad can be dressed ahead of time and actually keeps until the next day (if you have any left!)
Hi Joanne,
I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a try! Happy Holidays! xT