Warm Brussels Sprouts Salad Recipe
If you love lots of flavors in your salads and your motto is like mine, the more the merrier, you’re going to love this naturally vegetarian and gluten-free salad. I literally couldn’t stop eating it. Huge Brussels sprouts lover, right here! The roasted Brussels sprouts add robust flavor, and they’re tossed with chickpeas for protein, a quinoa and rice blend for texture, and spinach boosts the green quotient. Dried cranberries add a touch of natural sweetness and chewiness while goat cheese adds a tangy touch that we adored. A spritz of lemon juice and apple cider vinegar brings all the flavors together. It’s the perfect healthy main course or side dish to celebrate the season!
Ingredients in This Roasted Brussels Sprout Salad Recipe
The main thing to remember about this salad is its flexibility based on what you have on hand and enjoy. For this roasted Brussels sprouts salad recipe salad, I used:
Raw Brussels sprouts – you’ll need 1 pound of Brussels sprouts, trim the outer leaves, and slice in half with a sharp knife Olive oil Chickpeas Quinoa or a quinoa/rice blend Spinach Dried cranberries Goat cheese (optional and omit to keep vegan) Lemon juice Apple cider vinegar Salt and pepper Pinch of granulated sugar (optional)
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Make Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad
Making quinoa and Brussels sprouts salad is very easy! Here are the basic recipe steps:
Recipe Variations and Substitutions
This is such a flexible and forgiving roasted Brussels sprouts salad recipe and really you can keep adding and adding to it to stretch it and bulk it up. Ideas to try include:
Roasted sweet potatoes rather than Brussels sprouts White beans rather than chickpeas Brown rice, lentils, couscous, or another favorite grain Saute an onion along with the simmering quinoa like I did in this quinoa salad Add garlic Kale or arugula rather than spinach Crumbed feta, aged manchego, or another bold-flavored cheese Garnish with fresh green onions, mint, basil, parsley, or other fresh herbs Add zucchini, summer squash, or cucumber Include sliced apples Add nuts like pecans, almonds, or walnuts Use a drizzle of honey or maple syrup rather than sugar Use Homemade Balsamic Reduction or store-bought rather than lemon juice and apple cider vinegar
More Fall Salad Recipes:
Roasted Chicken and Sweet Potato Harvest Salad – Fall-inspired ingredients including tender sweet potatoes, juicy chicken, red onions, cranberries, and pumpkin seeds topped with a honey apple cider vinaigrette! Tried this recipe? Leave a review! Consider leaving a 5 star rating if you’ve made and loved one of my recipes! Spinach Apple Salad with Cheddar & Cranberries — The flavors just POP in this fast, easy, and healthy spinach salad! There are so many wonderful textures and flavors in every bite you can’t help but like it! Roasted Curried Cauliflower and Chickpea Salad – An EASY, healthy, lettuce-less salad with roasted curried cauliflower and chickpeas as the STARS! Topped with raisins, pistachios, cilantro, and a DELISH tangy Greek yogurt dressing! Kale Caesar Salad — I used kale rather than romaine and fried chickpeas instead of croutons. They’re crispy, crunchy, and I added plenty of salt, pepper, and a pinch of cayenne for a kick. Apple Cranberry Salad with Blue Cheese — All the flavors of fall in one gorgeous, hearty, and healthy salad! The easy, tart-and-sweet dressing is just bursting with flavor! Roasted Sweet Potato Salad — This roasted sweet potato salad is tossed in a honey Dijon dressing. The sweet and savory flavors of this potato salad are to die for! Apple and Pear Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette – Complete with crisp apples, tender juicy pears, pomegranate seeds, nuts, crumbled feta, and a tangy homemade honey maple balsamic vinaigrette! Originally posted November 17, 2020 and reposted October 13, 2023 with updated text.
