Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Blue Cheese and Cherries
Servings 4 servings
Calories
Ingredients
- Salad
- 1 lb. brussels sprouts
- 1/2 cup fresh cherries pitted and quartered
- 1 red or green pear thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup blue cheese
- 2 tablespoons roasted salted pistachios
- Dressing
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
- juice of half a lemon 2 tablespoons
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Thinly slice the brussels sprouts with a sharp knife. I like to cut the end off, slice in half lengthwise, then thinly slice the halves.
- Remove the pits from the cherries using a cherry pitter. Then quarter the cherries.
- On a large platter, or in a bowl, combine the shaved brussels sprouts, sliced pear, sliced cherries, blue cheese crumbles, and pistachios.
- Prepare the dressing
- In a small mason jar or measuring cup, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, dijon mustard, onion powder, salt and pepper. Stir well, or put the lif on and shake vigorously until combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately.