Brussels Apple Salad (Print-Friendly Version)
Brussels sprouts, zingy apples, currants, nutty pecorino, and pine nuts tossed for a bright, crunchy mix you’ll love.
# Ingredients List:
→ Salad
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50 g dried currants
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90 g pine nuts
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1 medium Honeycrisp apple, cored and finely chopped
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110 g pecorino Romano cheese, chopped into 6 mm cubes
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450 g Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed, then finely sliced
→ Dressing
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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1 tablespoon maple syrup
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2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
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3 tablespoons top-quality extra virgin olive oil
# Detailed Cooking Steps:
01 -
You can chill and keep this in the fridge until you want it, or dig in right away. It’s best when cold.
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Pour all the dressing over the Brussels mixture. Toss everything gently so it all gets coated.
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Use a tiny bowl and stir the olive oil with lemon juice, maple syrup, Dijon, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until the dressing’s smooth and mixed.
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Mix together the shaved sprouts, diced cheese, chopped apple, pine nuts, and currants in a big bowl.
# Helpful Hints:
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A food processor with a slicer blade or a mandoline makes chopping Brussels sprouts super fast.
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Warm pine nuts on a dry pan for a few minutes to boost their nutty flavor.