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Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad - 2016
Recipe courtesy of Sherry Nohl
INGREDIENTS
PREPARATION
Combine lemon juice, Dijon mustard, shallot, garlic, 1/2 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper in a small bowl. Stir to blend; set aside to let flavors meld. Mix thinly sliced kale and shredded brussels sprouts in a large bowl.
Measure 1/2 cup oil into a cup. Spoon 1 Tbsp. oil from cup into a small skillet; heat oil over medium-high heat. Add almonds to skillet and stir frequently until golden brown in spots, about 2 minutes. Transfer nuts to a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle almonds lightly with salt.
Slowly whisk remaining olive oil in cup into lemon-juice mixture. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
Do Ahead: Dressing, kale mixture, and toasted almonds can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover dressing and kale mixture separately and chill. Cover almonds and let stand at room temperature.
Add dressing and cheese to kale mixture; toss to coat. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Garnish with almonds.
Serving Suggestion: Use dried cranberries or dried cherries for additional flavor and texture. Joan likes to use a dijon mustard substitute for this recipe. See below.
Dijon Mustard Substitute
Mix all ingredients. Makes about 2 tablespoons.
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (or substitute, see below)
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt plus more for seasoning
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 large bunches of Tuscan kale (about 1 1/2 lb. total), center stem discarded, leaves thinly sliced
- 12 ounces Brussels sprouts, trimmed, finely chopped, grated or shredded with a knife
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1/3 cup almonds with skins, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup finely grated Pecorino, Romano or Parmesan cheese
PREPARATION
Combine lemon juice, Dijon mustard, shallot, garlic, 1/2 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper in a small bowl. Stir to blend; set aside to let flavors meld. Mix thinly sliced kale and shredded brussels sprouts in a large bowl.
Measure 1/2 cup oil into a cup. Spoon 1 Tbsp. oil from cup into a small skillet; heat oil over medium-high heat. Add almonds to skillet and stir frequently until golden brown in spots, about 2 minutes. Transfer nuts to a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle almonds lightly with salt.
Slowly whisk remaining olive oil in cup into lemon-juice mixture. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
Do Ahead: Dressing, kale mixture, and toasted almonds can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover dressing and kale mixture separately and chill. Cover almonds and let stand at room temperature.
Add dressing and cheese to kale mixture; toss to coat. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Garnish with almonds.
Serving Suggestion: Use dried cranberries or dried cherries for additional flavor and texture. Joan likes to use a dijon mustard substitute for this recipe. See below.
Dijon Mustard Substitute
- 1 tablespoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon water
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar (or 1/2 white wine, 1/2 white vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (substitute plain Greek yogurt for a healthier option)
- 1 pinch sugar
Mix all ingredients. Makes about 2 tablespoons.