shredded brussels sprouts and farro topped with pear, shredded almonds and grated parmesan cheese — This salad is made with shredded brussels sprouts instead of lettuce – it’s the perfect switch up from your usual salad to make lunch anything but boring!

Shredded brussels sprouts make a great salad base

Tired of eating brussels sprouts the same way? This shredded brussels sprouts, pear and farro salad is the perfect meal to switch up your normal salad routine. A few months ago I was out of my usual kale and arugula but wanted a salad. I decided to shred my brussels sprouts and they have become my new favorite salad base!

One of my goals for March was to create at least 1 recipe a week that featured produce that was in season. In season produce is usually on sale and it tastes better, it’s a win-win! I found this handy graphic from Misfit Market on what is in season this month!

March in season produce guide — Eating in season this month shouldn’t be too hard with so many delicious fruits and vegetables in season!

What you’ll need for this brussels sprouts, pear and farro salad

This salad is only 5 ingredients so it’s fairly simple but definitely not lacking in flavor! What you’ll need:

a bag of brussels sprouts (you can buy them preshredded or whole)
1/2 cup cooked farro
bosc pear
slivered almonds
shredded parmesan cheese
lemon juice
olive oil
salt and pepper

How to make the salad

This salad is so easy to make, it is also a really great salad for meal prep since the brussels sprouts are so sturdy – they won’t wilt like romaine will! This salad comes together in a few easy steps:

Make your farro. Farro is different than most grains in that you can boil it with excess water and just drain the rest, way easier than quinoa and rice! I love to buy the 10 minute farro from Trader joes.
Shred your brussels sprouts. I halve mine and quickly shred in my food processor. If you don’t have a food processor I highly recommend you buying one – I use mine at least a few times a week, makes chopping foods so much easier! This is the one I have and I love it!
Squeeze a lemon over the shredded brussels sprouts and drizzle with a little olive oil, salt and pepper. Massage until the brussels sprouts start to soften.
Mix 1/2 cup of farro with the massages brussels sprouts
Add sliced pear, some slivered almonds and some freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Enjoy!

Need more salad ideas? I am still loving my Elote Kale Salad or if you want another no lettuce salad you have to try my Chopped Greek Salad.

Please let me know how this recipe turns out for you in the comments! I hope you love this salad as much as I do.