A fresh, vibrant winter salad you’ll crave all season
Brussels sprouts are officially in season — and I’m completely obsessed with them right now. They’re crunchy, nourishing, and make the perfect base for this Mediterranean-style Brussels Sprouts Salad.
Packed with sweet cherry tomatoes, punchy red onions, salty black olives, and creamy feta crumbs, this salad is bright, colourful, and bursting with flavour. And the dressing? Just a simple drizzle of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and a pinch of salt — because sometimes, the simplest flavours are the best.
This is the kind of winter salad you keep going back to — fresh enough for lunch, hearty enough for dinner, and beautiful enough to serve to guests.
✨ Why You’ll Love This Brussels Sprouts Salad
- ✔️ Seasonal and fresh — Brussels sprouts are at their best right now
- ✔️ A delicious winter salad that feels bright and Mediterranean
- ✔️ Crunchy, colourful, and full of flavour
- ✔️ Quick to make and perfect for meal prep
- ✔️ Naturally vegetarian and easily made gluten-free
🥗 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
- 400g Brussels sprouts, roasted
- 10–12 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- A handful of black olives (Kalamata work beautifully), sliced
- Feta crumbs — as much as you like
- For the dressing:
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Salt, to taste
👩🍳 How to Make Mediterranean Brussels Sprouts Salad
1️⃣ Prep the Brussels sprouts
Half the Brussels sprouts, drizzle them with olive oil and roast them at the oven for 30 minutes at 200C.
2️⃣ Add the toppings
Stir in the cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, and olives.
3️⃣ Make the dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Adjust acidity or saltiness to taste.
4️⃣ Dress the salad
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well so that everything is well coated.
5️⃣ Finish with feta
Crumble feta generously over the top, give it a final mix, and enjoy immediately.
🌞 A Mediterranean Twist on a Winter Veg
Brussels sprouts aren’t just for roasting — they’re the perfect crunchy base for salads, especially when paired with bold Mediterranean ingredients. The lemony dressing brightens everything up, the olives add depth, and the feta brings the perfect salty creaminess.
If you’re looking to add more seasonal produce into your meals this winter, this salad is fresh, delicious, and anything but boring. It might just become your new favourite way to enjoy Brussels sprouts.
