Shaved Brussels and Pear Salad with Manchego
Crisp and refreshing Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Pear Salad with nutty Manchego cheese, toasted almonds, and a tangy lemon vinaigrette. Perfect as a light lunch or side dish packed with flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shaved Brussels sprouts
- 2 ripe pears, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Manchego cheese, shaved
- 1/4 cup toasted almonds
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- For the dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. In a large bowl, combine shaved Brussels sprouts, sliced pears, Manchego, toasted almonds, and parsley.
- 2. In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.
- 3. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to combine.
- 4. Serve immediately for crisp freshness.
Notes
- Use fresh, crisp pears for best texture.
- Toast almonds lightly for extra crunch.
- Add dried cranberries for a sweet contrast.
- Great for easy entertaining or meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: brussels sprouts salad, pear salad, manchego cheese, healthy salad