Brussels Sprouts Christmas Salad Food

SHAVED BRUSSELS SPROUTS SALAD

Steps:

• For the vinaigrette: In a medium bowl, combine the lemon juice, orange juice and shallots. Let stand 5 minutes so the acidity in the juice can begin to break down the shallots. Whisk in the Dijon and honey until well combined. Slowly whisk in the oil until emulsified. Season aggressively with salt and add pepper.
• For the salad: Add the sprouts, apricots, hazelnuts and pecorino to the vinaigrette and toss to coat. The salad can be dressed 15 to 20 minutes in advance if you like more tender Brussels sprouts.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS SALAD WITH CRANBERRIES & DIJON DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk the Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until emulsified. Set aside.
• Toast the hazelnuts in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, tossing a few times, until golden brown spots start to form, 3 to 4 minutes. Immediately transfer to a cutting board to stop the cooking and roughly chop them.
• Use the shredder attachment on a food processor or a mandoline to shave the Brussels sprouts. Put the sprouts in a large bowl and add the hazelnuts, cranberries, 2 teaspoons salt and a bunch of grinds of black pepper. Drizzle the dressing over top (it will feel like a lot of dressing, but trust me, it needs it!) and toss until well combined.

WARM BRUSSELS SPROUTS SALAD

Steps:

• Salad dressing:.
• Mix lemon, honey, white wine vinegar, mustard and shallots in a small bowl. Slowly drizzle and whisk in olive oil until well blended. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
• Crispy Sage Leaves:.
• Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Fry 6 to 8 sage leaves at a time until crisp, about 15 seconds. Transfer with a fork to paper towels. Set aside.
• Salad:.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil to a 12-inch skillet and sauté Brussels sprouts and apples until sprouts are just starting to wilt; about 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to mixing bowl. Heat remaining tablespoon of olive oil and sauté kale just until it turns bright green, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and toss with 1/4 cup of salad dressing. Transfer to serving platter. Scatter pomegranate seeds, pecans, shaved Parmesan over salad. Top with crispy sage leaves. Serve warm with remaining dressing on the side.

BRUSSELS SPROUT SALAD

Steps:

• In your serving bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, and vinegar. Toss in your shaved sprouts and arils and toss to coat in the dressing.
• Mix in salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper to taste. Sprinkle the cheese on top and serve.