This crispy and crunchy keto brussel sprout salad is a high-fiber, high-protein, and low-carb lunch with a tangy vinaigrette dressing.
Chopped Brussel Sprout Salad
This chopped Brussel sprout salad is jam-packed with tasty and healthy ingredients like sliced almonds, bacon, red onions, and (optionally) prunes. It makes for a great fresh salad to eat on its own, as well as a side dish or served on a slice of cloud bread!
I’ve been slowly adding a lot of low-carb meals along with tasty salads to our weekly meal plan and one of my main goals was to improve everyone’s digestive health. One of the easiest ways to improve upon recipes and salads that we already love was by simply adding nutritious additions like some prunes or high-fiber vegetables like brussels sprouts.
Shaved Brussel Sprouts Salad
Like most of my recipes, this Brussel sprouts recipe is also super easy to make. Admittedly, the Brussel sprouts are a bit time-consuming to slice or shave, but it’s well worth it! Tip: slice a large amount and save half the portion (without dressing) for later!
Honestly, one of the easiest ways to chop up the Brussel sprouts is to use a food processor. It makes really easy work of it in no time at all.
Kale Brussel Sprout Salad
I did not add any kale to this salad because my kids aren’t quite on board with that tart leafy green. Kale is a superfood, so I suggest mixing it in with the Brussel sprouts. It’s really high in antioxidants and vitamin C. Plus, kale has a ton of fiber, which is fantastic for your gut health and it keeps you in ketosis.
Keto Italian Dressing
I decided to make a red wine balsamic vinaigrette dressing for mine, but this chopped Brussel sprouts salad tastes just as good with olive oil, a pinch of salt and pepper, and a splash of lime.
Benefits of Probiotics
Keep in mind that if you are on the keto diet, you might want to omit the prunes from the salad and find other low-carb ways to ingest more probiotics. Anyone that isn’t on the keto diet, adding some probiotic-enhanced prunes could really benefit your gut health.
Why add probiotic to your recipes:
- Probiotics keep your gut healthy
- 70% of your body’s immune system is in your intestinal tract
- Probiotics enhance the absorption of nutrients
- Helps reduce abdominal pain and bloating
- Helps move food through the digestive tract
Before you know it, the kids will be back to school, and there’s no better time to kick your immune system and gut health into high gear by purchasing probiotic prunes at Walmart or many other stores near you!
Keto Brussel Sprout Salad Recipe
The entire recipe is in the printable recipe card, just a little bit further below. First. I have some photos of each step of the process so you can see how I made this salad. Remember to pin this post to your keto salad ideas board on Pinterest so you can find it later.
Salad:
6 strips of chopped bacon
2 pounds of thinly sliced brussel sprouts **Make sure to rinse first
1 equally thinly sliced and chopped red onion
Sliced almonds
5-6 chopped Mariani Probiotic pitted prunes
Dressing:
1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 tablespoon dijon mustard
Swerve Brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup of olive oil
Add the above ingredients into a small jar and shake it until mixed.
Instructions:
Chop your sprouts by holding the end of the stem and think slicing (crosswise) until you get close to stem. Rinse and dry again.
Add almonds, onions, bacon, and chopped sprouts to the bowl and toss it with dressing. Top it with extra bacon and dressing if needed!
Keto Brussel Sprout Salad
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Knife
- Jar with a lid
Ingredients
Keto Brussel Sprout Salad
- 6 strips Bacon chopped
- 2 pounds Brussel Sprouts thinly sliced
- 1 Red Onion thinly sliced and chopped
- Sliced Almonds
- 5 Pitted Prunes chopped (optional ingredient)
Vinaigrette Dressing
- 1 1/2 tbsp Red Wine Vineger
- 1 1/2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp Dijon Mustard ``
- 1/2 tsp Swerve Brown Sugar Substitute
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
Instructions
- Add all the salad dressing ingredients to a mason jar with a lid, shake well, and refrigerate until you are ready to use it.
- Chop your sprouts by holding the end of the stem and think slicing (crosswise) until you get close to stem. Rinse and dry again.
- Add almonds, onions, bacon, and chopped sprouts to the bowl and toss it with dressing. Top it with extra bacon and dressing if needed!
Pin this chopped Brussels sprouts salad for later!
Keto Salad Recipes
If you enjoyed this keto brussel sprout salad, here are some more delicious salad recipes you should make next. They are some of my favorite lunch choices while I am on the keto diet.
