Monday, January 4, 2010

Brussels Sprout Salad with Manchego Cheese and Marcona Almonds


Peel off Brussels sprout leaves and lightly blanch them to create the perfect winter salad green.  With marcona almonds, dried blueberries and cranberries, and manchego cheese, this salad makes a gorgeous side dish or a filling meal.

Brussels Sprout Salad with Manchego Cheese and Marcona Almonds
serves 2 as an entree


Ingredients


Salad
1         pound          Brussels sprouts
1         Tbs              dried cranberries
1         Tbs              dried blueberries
2         Tbs              whole Marcona almonds
1         oz                Manchego cheese, shaved using a peeler
Dressing
3         Tbs              olive oil
1         Tbs              white wine vinegar
                               sea salt and black pepper to taste


Procedure

Dressing
  1. Whisk together all ingredients and set aside.
Salad
  1. Peel leaves off the Brussels sprouts, discarding the core.  Blanch leaves until barely tender, but still bright green.  Drain and run under cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain well and dry.
  2. Toss Brussels leaves with the cranberries, blueberries, and almonds.  Very lightly coat with dressing (there may be some extra dressing).
  3. Plate and top with cheese shavings. 
  4. Eat immediately.
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    21 comments:

    1. ShirleyJanuary 4, 2010 at 6:58 AM

      Simple and nutritious!

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    2. Tasty TrixJanuary 4, 2010 at 6:59 AM

      Ok, that's definitely a meal for me. Esp as I attempt to shed my medieval pounds. Love this.

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    3. SanjanaJanuary 4, 2010 at 7:32 AM

      I can't resist salads with cheese! Cheese makes everything about salads RIGHT! I love how the sprout leaves have been peeled into lil flakes- Very clever!

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    4. singerinkitchenJanuary 4, 2010 at 8:22 AM

      WOW! How delicious. I was thinking of a way to make brussel sprouts. My mother made a brussel sprot spread for bruschetta that was amazing.

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    5. Fresh Local and BestJanuary 4, 2010 at 8:45 AM

      This looks delicious! I had a similar salad at Michael Chiarello's restaurant in Bottega.

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    6. Sarah S.January 4, 2010 at 8:46 AM

      I am eating brussels like crazy this season. This salad is really something, each ingredient seems very intentional and special. I will have to keep my eye out for this kind of cheese and also the almonds.

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    7. kathyvegasJanuary 4, 2010 at 8:47 AM

      Too bad the brussel sprout reputation has been ruined by overcooking, they really are delicious and this is a fantastic recipe!

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    8. Divina PeJanuary 4, 2010 at 8:49 AM

      Super wow for this. I haven't eaten brussels sprouts in a long time but they look so mouthwatering.

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    9. Viviane Bauquet Farre / Food & StyleJanuary 4, 2010 at 8:57 AM

      Just beautiful! This is a salad I can sink my teeth in!!! I love the Manchego shavings... As always, fresh, simple and delicious!

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    10. Tatyana@MySecretGardenJanuary 4, 2010 at 10:15 AM

      Looks great and sounds like it's easy to make. Thank you!

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    11. Tasty Eats At HomeJanuary 4, 2010 at 11:10 AM

      I bet this would convert all the brussels sprouts haters in the world! Yum!

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    12. MiriamJanuary 4, 2010 at 12:26 PM

      This combination sounds very interesting!

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    13. Jamie GreenwoodJanuary 4, 2010 at 12:38 PM

      Would never think to do this with Brussel sprouts. Thanks!

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    14. Mother RimmyJanuary 4, 2010 at 11:23 PM

      What an interesting combination. I can't wait to give this a try. We love brussels sprouts.

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    15. The Chickenless ChickJanuary 5, 2010 at 4:04 PM

      Sadly I am awful at cooking Brussells sprouts, but maybe just blanching the leaves would be okay. And if I removed enough outer leaves, maybe cooking the rest would be okay. And then maybe you will have cured me of my Brussells-sprout-related ailment.

      Would love to try... Manchego sounds like a perfect match! Great salad idea.

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    16. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2010 at 5:10 PM

      I made this with golden raisins, toasted walnuts, and parmesan (what I had on hand), and also chopped the sprouts as opposed to peeled them. It was great! I don't think I would have ever imagined liking a brussels sprouts salad!

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    17. AlexaJanuary 5, 2010 at 8:22 PM

      Spectacular Winter salad full of lovely flavors! Thanks for the post.

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    18. StacyJanuary 6, 2010 at 1:49 AM

      Brussels sprouts, Manchego cheese and Maracona almonds--my favorite foods! Congrats on top 9!

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    19. dokuzuncubulutJanuary 6, 2010 at 4:24 AM

      Beautiful presentation. What a pretty dish!

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    20. SanjanaJanuary 6, 2010 at 5:58 AM

      Congratulations on making top9!!! :D You guys rule!

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    21. Table TalkJanuary 7, 2010 at 8:08 PM

      Wow-fantastic combination of flavors going on in this salad!

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