kaleIngredients

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp minced shallot
  • 1 clove garlic, pressed or minced
  • 1/4 t salt
  • 2 bunches flat leaf kale (1 1/2 lbs)
  • 12 ounces brussels sprouts
  • 1 cup Pecorino cheese finely grated (about 2 1/2 ounces)
  • Fresh ground pepper
  • *1/3 cup toasted almonds

Instructions

  • *Preheat oven to 350o. Coarsely chop 1/3 cup raw almonds with the brown skin on them. Spread chopped almonds on a cookie sheet and toast for 10 – 12 minutes.
  • To prepare dressing, whisk together oil, lemon juice, mustard, shallot, garlic and salt. Set aside.
  • Cut the hard end off the brussels sprouts and any damaged or dirty outer leaves. Finely chop.
  • Remove center stem of kale leaves and finely chop.
  • Toss the kale and brussels sprout leaves together, add the dressing and cheese. Thoroughly mix.
  • Add fresh ground pepper and toasted almonds on top.

Enjoy!