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    Home » Recipes » Salad Recipes » Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad

    Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad

    Published: Sep 18, 2020 Modified: Apr 20, 2023 by Isabel Laessig

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    Our Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad is a perfect holiday side dish! Roasted Brussels sprouts with garlic, Parmesan, pecans, and cranberries make a rice salad recipe everyone will crave one more bite of.

    Topped off with homemade balsamic mustard vinaigrette, you’ll want to make this holiday salad every year!

    A wooden spoonful of roasted brussels sprouts salad
    Jump to:
    • 🍽 Equipment
    • 🧄 Ingredients
    • How to Clean Brussels Sprouts
    • How to Cut Brussels Sprouts
    • How to Cook Wild Rice
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • Is this recipe gluten-free?
    • 👪 Serving Size
    • ⏲ Can this recipe be made ahead of time?
    • 🥫 How to Store
    • 🥗 What to Serve with Brussels Sprouts Salad
    • 🧂 Make it Low Sodium
    • 📖 Best Holiday Side Dishes
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Reviews

    🍽 Equipment

    You won’t need any special tools to make our roasted Brussels sprouts with balsamic salad. It is a super easy sheet pan recipe and one of my personal favorite warm salads. Here’s everything you’ll want to have on hand:

    • Baking sheet
    • Knife
    • Colander and fine mesh strainer
    • Pan
    • 2 mixing bowls – 1 for the dressing, 1 for the salad
    • Whisk or fork
    • Your oven

    🧄 Ingredients

    Brussels Sprouts Salad Ingredients

    • Wild rice
    • Brussels sprouts, washed and halved
    • Whole garlic gloves, unpeeled
    • Olive oil
    • Coarse salt
    • Dried cranberries
    • Celery, diced
    • Pecans, chopped
    • Parmesan cheese, grated
    • Lemon zest

    Balsamic Vinaigrette Ingredients

    • Olive oil
    • Balsamic vinegar
    • Dijon mustard
    • Real maple syrup
    • Black pepper
    • Coarse salt
    • Lemon juice
    Ingredients to make Roasted brussels sprouts salad on a white surface with labels

    How to Clean Brussels Sprouts

    Before making this pan roasted Brussels sprouts salad, make sure to wash your sprouts! This is easy to do and takes very little time.

    1. Wash your hands, then place the Brussels sprouts in a colander and rinse them under cold running water. Do not use hot water or they will wilt.
    2. While the water runs over the sprouts, rub them with your fingers to dislodge any dirt. Proceed to How to Cut Brussels Sprouts below.
    Brussels sprouts in a white colander

    How to Cut Brussels Sprouts

    1. After washing, cut off the nubby stem of each Brussels sprout. Don’t cut too far up, or you may loosen some of the leaves.
    2. Peel off any blemished, discolored, or wilted outer leaves.
    3. Slice the Brussels sprouts in half to use in this recipe.

    There you have it! Once you’ve followed the steps to clean and cut your Brussels sprouts, they are good to go for this recipe.

    And let me tell you, this is the best roasted Brussels sprouts and wild rice salad recipe you will ever try. I love it for the holiday season but honestly get tempted to make it year-round. It’s that delicious!

    How to Cook Wild Rice

    Your package of wild rice will come with its own instructions, but we have a few steps you can follow to make the best wild rice for any of your wild rice recipes.

    1. Rinse your wild rice in a mesh strainer under cold water. Don’t use hot water.
    2. Bring salted water and wild rice to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat!
    3. Simmer until the wild rice is just slightly chewy, then drain using a strainer.

    Overall, cooking wild rice should take 45 minutes to 1 hour, but you won’t need to pay it any mind while it’s on the stove. Let it simmer without moving it around in the pan.

    Cooked wild rice up close in a bowl

    🔪 Instructions

    Clean and halve your Brussels sprouts according to the instructions above.

    Then, cook your wild rice according to the package directions, using our above tips. You can cook the rice at the same time as you finish the rest of the steps to save time.

    Follow these simple steps to make the most delicious balsamic roasted Brussels sprouts salad. I guarantee you will love this easy recipe!

    1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Place washed and halved Brussels sprouts as well as unpeeled whole garlic cloves on a baking sheet. Coat evenly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
    2. Roast Brussels sprouts for 20 to 25 minutes. Stir and flip halfway through the cooking time.
      Roasted brussels sprouts on a sheetpan
    3. While the sprouts are cooking, prepare your homemade balsamic vinaigrette. Do this by whisking together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon, maple syrup, black pepper, salt, and lemon juice. Set aside once fully mixed.
    4. Once the sprouts and rice are both ready and cool enough to handle, toss them together in a large mixing bowl. Peel and smash the cooked garlic, then add into the bowl along with dried cranberries, sliced celery, chopped pecans, and lemon zest.
      A spoonful of wild rice salad with brussels sprouts
    5. Stir in the vinaigrette to taste, then toss to combine. Grate or sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy!
      Shaving cheese over roasted brussels sprouts wild rice salad

    For full ingredient measurements, scroll to the recipe card below!

    Is this recipe gluten-free?

    Yes! This roasted Brussels sprouts salad is a perfect choice for a gluten-free side dish.

    Double-check the Dijon mustard to make sure you have a gluten-free brand. It’s a good idea to check all condiment ingredients, but every ingredient in this dish is naturally gluten-free.

    👪 Serving Size

    Our recipe for wild rice salad with roasted Brussels sprouts makes enough to feed 6 people! It’s perfect for a family dinner with leftovers or for a holiday party.

    You can easily make more by doubling the ingredients and making twice as much.

    ⏲ Can this recipe be made ahead of time?

    Yes! You can easily make everything needed for this salad ahead of time.

    Our recommendation would be to cook the sprouts and wild rice, create the dressing, and then store them separately.

    Then, assemble the salad when ready to serve. Easy peasy!

    🥫 How to Store

    Store leftover roasted Brussels sprouts salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

    🥗 What to Serve with Brussels Sprouts Salad

    Roasted Brussels sprouts and wild rice salad makes one of the best holiday side dish recipes! I love to serve this for family and friends all throughout the season, but especially on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

    Try serving it with your favorite holiday dishes, like roast beef, turkey, or ham. It also pairs well with a meaty, hearty lasagna recipe.

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    Close up of a spoonful of roasted brussels sprouts salad

    🧂 Make it Low Sodium

    You can easily take this recipe down to just 39 mg of sodium by removing the salt and Parmesan cheese! It’s a perfect low sodium salad option.

    📖 Best Holiday Side Dishes

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    • Southern Sweet Potato Casserole
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    • Au Gratin Potatoes

    This recipe makes a great side dish for the holidays. Pair it with my other Side Dishes for Ham, Thanksgiving Dinner Tips, Side Dishes for Prime Rib or Christmas Side Dishes!

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    📋 Recipe

    Close up of roasted brussels sprouts salad in a white bowl

    Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad

    Isabel Laessig
    Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad is a delicious warm salad recipe you will crave more and more of! It's a perfect holiday side dish, with Parmesan, pecans, cranberries, and garlic.
    4.67 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 278 kcal

    Equipment

    • Oven

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup uncooked wild rice
    • 1 pound Brussels sprouts washed and halved
    • 3 large whole garlic cloves unpeeled
    • 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon coarse salt
    • ½ cup dried cranberries
    • ½ cup diced celery
    • ⅓ cup chopped pecans
    • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
    • Zest of ½ lemon

    Balsamic Mustard Vinaigrette:

    • 5 tablespoons olive oil
    • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 teaspoon real maple syrup
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon coarse salt
    • Juice of ½ lemon
    Cooking Conversions

    See our Cooking Conversions Chart for help converting measurements!

    Instructions
     

    • Cook your wild rice according to the package directions, using our in-post tips. You can cook the rice at the same time as you finish the rest of the steps to save time.
      Wild rice up close in a bowl
    • Preheat your oven to 400°F. Place washed and halved Brussels sprouts as well as unpeeled whole garlic cloves on a baking sheet. Coat evenly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
      Roast Brussels sprouts for 20 to 25 minutes. Stir and flip halfway through the cooking time.
      Roasted brussels sprouts on a sheetpan
    • Once the sprouts and rice are both ready and cool enough to handle, toss them together in a large mixing bowl. Peel and smash the cooked garlic, then add into the bowl along with dried cranberries, sliced celery, chopped pecans, and lemon zest.
      A spoonful of wild rice salad with brussels sprouts
    • Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon, maple syrup, black pepper, salt, and lemon juice.
      Stir in the vinaigrette to taste, then toss to combine. Grate or sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy!
      Serve, and enjoy!
      Shaving cheese over roasted brussels sprouts wild rice salad

    Notes

    • Find instructions for how to wash and cut Brussels sprouts in-post, as well as tips for how to cook wild rice!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 278kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 3gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 418mgPotassium: 328mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 570IUVitamin C: 64.3mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1.4mg
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    About Isabel Laessig

    Hi! I’m Isabel Laessig, also known as Family Foodie, creator of Sunday Supper Movement and author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook. Sunday Supper is my mission to bring family back around the dinner table. Join me in making family meal-time a tradition to celebrate!

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    Comments

    1. Caroline Williams says

      February 21, 2016 at 8:33 am

      So colorful, and so many ingredients I love – yum!

      Reply
    2. Renee Pajestka says

      February 21, 2016 at 9:47 am

      I did not think roasted Brussels sprouts could get any better, but this recipe proves me wrong! Wonderful!

      Reply
      • Janet K. Keeler says

        February 25, 2016 at 6:45 am

        It’s a good one for sure. The cranberries sweeten the deal.

        Reply
    3. Tammi Forcier says

      February 21, 2016 at 5:47 pm

      Now that I have a new love for Brussels Sprouts I can’t wait to try this!

      Reply
    4. cheri says

      February 21, 2016 at 6:48 pm

      Hi Janet, beautiful salad, love that you added wild rice and brussel sprouts together, a match made in heaven.

      Reply
      • Janet K. Keeler says

        February 25, 2016 at 6:44 am

        Thank you, Cheri. The wild rice blend really made this salad.

        Reply
        • Janet K. Keeler says

          February 25, 2016 at 6:44 am

          Now, we must convert you to fish, Tammi.

          Reply
    5. Nettie Moore says

      February 23, 2016 at 9:38 am

      Love wild rice and Brussel sprouts!

      Reply
    6. Monica Heidler says

      February 23, 2016 at 3:08 pm

      I love Brussels sprouts and this salad rocks!

      Reply
      • Janet K. Keeler says

        February 25, 2016 at 6:43 am

        It is a keeper for sure!

        Reply
    7. Sue Lau says

      March 03, 2016 at 8:54 pm

      Looks fabulous!

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