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Shredded Raw Brussels Sprouts Salad with Red Peppercorns and Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

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Shredded Raw Brussels Sprouts Salad with Red Peppercorns and Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

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by Maria Teresa Jorge

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by Maria Teresa Jorge

This recipe was entered in the contest for Best Brussel Sprouts

This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Vegetarian Holiday Side

This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Dirt Cheap Dinner

This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Dish in the Raw
A&M's Testing Notes: This dish is both pretty and addictive, it’s a great way to eat more Brussels sprouts. It has several different textures and flavors; the pink peppercorns add a delicate pop of color and pepper...
This dish is both pretty and addictive, it’s a great way to eat more Brussels sprouts. It has several different textures and flavors; the pink peppercorns add a delicate pop of color and pepper flavor, while the toasted pine nuts balance out the sweetness of the vinaigrette with a satisfying crunch. The shaved carrots, which could easily be finely grated if you prefer, stand out as a separate flavor component and make for a pretty presentation. The only thing I would do differently is to use a food processor to shred the brussels sprouts. The recipe indicates it serves 4-6 people, I ate about half myself—it was that good. This will be my go-to recipe the next time I'm hungry for coleslaw. - Chezzy Belle

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Maria Teresa Jorge's Notes: This salad makes a wonderful starter and your guests will be wondering what they are eating! They will never believe it's Brussels Sprouts, take my word! I hated Brussels Sprouts until I made...
This salad makes a wonderful starter and your guests will be wondering what they are eating! They will never believe it's Brussels Sprouts, take my word! I hated Brussels Sprouts until I made this salad tonight, everyone loved it. This salad can be made in advance and kept chilled. - Maria Teresa Jorge

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Serves 4-6

Salad:

20 young brussels sprouts trimmed to just the very light green tender leaves Ask a question about this ingredient

1 medium carrot Ask a question about this ingredient

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 lemon in juice, sieved Ask a question about this ingredient

8 red peppercorns hand crushed Ask a question about this ingredient

Salad Dressing:

2/3 cups canola oil Ask a question about this ingredient

1/8 cup lemon juice sieved Ask a question about this ingredient

3 tablespoons mirin rice wine vinegar Ask a question about this ingredient

1 1/2 tablespoon honey - runny Ask a question about this ingredient

1 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard Ask a question about this ingredient

Salt Ask a question about this ingredient

12 red peppercorns Ask a question about this ingredient

1/3 cup pine nuts Ask a question about this ingredient

Trim the young brussels sprouts very well until you only have the very light green leaves. Using a mandolin slice them paper thin leaving the stem.
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Put the sliced brussels sprouts in a large plate, drizzle with the olive oil and lemon juice, add the crushed red peppercorns and cover with plastic film. Marinate for 1 hour.
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Peel the carrot and then with a carrot peeler make thin short shavings of carrot. Set aside.
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In a frying pan with just a dab of oil fry the pine nuts until just golden - don't overcook them as they will become sour and taste of burnt. Remove immediately and let dry on a paper kitchen towel.
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Make the Honey Mustard Vinaigrette: In a bowl whisk together mustard, honey, rice vinegar, lemon juice and the salt. While whisking, slowly add the oil.
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In a bowl mix the sliced brussels sprouts including all the marinade ingredients, the shredded carrot and half the honey mustard vinaigrette. Check the seasoning.
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Divide in individual plates, drizzle some honey mustard vinaigrette around and on top, add some pine nuts and red peppercorns.
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If making ahead, do up to step 6, cover with plastic film and only plate when ready to serve.
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