This shaved Brussels sprouts salad is a satisfying warm salad with creamy avocado, pistachios, and a sprinkle of sugar that caramelizes the veggies and makes the flavors shine!
Prep. Heat the olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat.
Shave the Brussels sprouts. Cut the Brussels sprouts in half and slice them thinly; they should look shredded.
Sauté. Add the Brussels sprouts and onion to the heated oil. Season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, or until tender.
Combine and serve. Stir in the sugar, pistachios, and lime juice. Continue to cook for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat, taste the salad, and adjust accordingly. Gently mix in the diced avocado and serve immediately.
Notes
Brussels sprouts are tough, so shave them as thinly as possible.
To avoid a soggy salad, serve it immediately. This keeps the Brussels sprouts and pistachios crunchy.
To prevent the avocado from browning, toss it in a bit of lemon or lime juice to slow the oxidation process.
To make the salad more filling, add some chicken, tofu, or chickpeas.
Swap the pistachios with toasted walnuts, almonds, or pecans.