KALE & BRUSSELS SPROUT SALAD RECIPE | EPICURIOUS.COM

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A bright alternative to heavy sides, this salad features Tuscan kale.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
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 pounds total), center stem discarded, leaves thinly sliced
12 ounces brussels sprouts, trimmed, finely 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

Steps:

  • Combine lemon juice, Dijon mustard,
  • shallot, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon 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
  • tablespoon 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.

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