Friday, August 16, 2013

Brussels Sprout Salad

Ingredients For the Dressing: 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard 1/2 small clove garlic, minced Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper For the Salad: 1/2 pound Brussels sprouts, leaves only (3 1/2 cups leaves) 1 tablespoon dried blueberries 2 tablespoons dried cranberries 2 tablespoons smoked almonds 1/2 ounce manchego cheese, shaved Bagel chips, for serving (optional) Directions Make the dressing: Whisk the vegetable oil and olive oil in a small bowl. In a large bowl, whisk the honey, vinegar, lemon juice, lemon zest, mustard, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper. Slowly whisk the oil mixture into the vinegar mixture until combined. Refrigerate at least 1 hour; store in an airtight container up to 1 week. Make the salad: Toss the Brussels sprout leaves, dried blueberries and cranberries, almonds and 1/4 cup dressing in a large bowl. Pile the salad onto a plate. Top with the manchego and season with pepper. Serve with bagel chips, if desired.

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