Kale & Brussels Sprout Salad with Walnuts, Parmesan & Lemon-Mustard Dressing - Once Upon a Chef

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Kale & Brussels Sprout Salad with Walnuts, Parmesan & Lemon-Mustard Dressing - Once Upon a Chef

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TESTED & PERFECTED RECIPE- Be prepared to love this salad of crisp greens, walnuts & lemony Dijon dressing. It tastes like a healthful, crunchy Caesar.

oven: 5ºF

Ingredients

  • 1 c walnuts, chopped
  • 1 lb brussels sprouts, trimmed, halved and thinly sliced
  • 1 lb Tuscan or curly kale (about 1 large bunch), thick center rib removed, leaves thinly sliced
  • 1 c coarsely grated or chopped Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 1/4 c fresh lemon juice, from about 2 lemons
  • 1/2 c extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped shallots, from one large shallot
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy clean-up. Bake the walnuts for 5-8 minutes, until toasted and fragrant. Keep a close eye on them; they burn quickly.

2

Combine the brussels sprouts and kale in a large bowl.

3

Make the dressing by combining all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Pour over the vegetables. Add most of the walnuts and cheese, reserving some to garnish the platter, and toss well. Let the salad sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes (or up to a few hours in the fridge) to allow the flavors to meld and the vegetables to soften. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Transfer to a serving dish and scatter the remaining walnuts and cheese over top. Serve at room temperature.