Warm Brussels Sprout Salad With Smoked Feta And Candied Pecans Recipes

Steps:

• Start by tearing apart the brussels sprouts. Cut off about 1/3 of the stem end and pull the leaves apart; this takes some time, but it's worth it. Start by pressing outward with your thumbs on the cut side. This will yield the largest leaves and make for a fluffier salad. When you get to the core, just split it in half and throw it in with the leaves.
• Blanch the leaves in boiling, salted water (as salty as the sea) until they turn bright green. This will take 10 seconds. Run the leaves under cold water to stop the cooking. Dry the sprout leaves in a salad spinner or lay them out on a clean towel to dry.
• Spread the sugar in a cold 10-inch frying pan and melt it over medium heat. Once the edges of the sugar start to melt, stir the sugar until all the lumps disappear. Remove from the heat. Toss the pecans in the melted sugar until coated. It will look a bit like spun sugar as you stir the pecans into the sugar, and the pecans will stick together as they cool. Transfer to a plate to cool completely. Once the pecans have cooled, break the mass apart using your hands. Roughly chop the pecans.
• Cut the feta into a 1/4-inch dice. If you cannot find smoked feta in your area, just use feta cheese and add 1/4 teaspoon Liquid Smoke to the dressing.
• Now you're ready to assemble the salad. Place 4 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of vinegar into a large frying pan over low heat. The heat should not be so high that the dressing sizzles. Once the dressing is warm, place the sprout leaves in the pan and toss with the dressing. Transfer to a large plate. Sprinkle with cheese and nuts. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook, stirring often, until rendered and crisp, about 6 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
• Increase the heat to medium high and add the Brussels sprouts, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper to the pan. Cook, stirring often, until bright green and slightly wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and drizzle in the vinegar; toss well to coat. Transfer to a bowl and top with the pancetta.

Steps:

• 1. Whisk lemon juice, mustard, shallot, garlic and ½ teaspoon salt together in large bowl. Slowly whisk in oil until incorporated. Toss Brussels sprouts with vinaigrette, and let sit for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
• 2. Fold in Gouda, pecans, and cherries. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.
• HOW TO SLICE BRUSSELS SPROUTS.
• You can use the slicing disk of your food processor or slice the sprouts with a chef's knife. Follow these steps to do the latter safely and quickly. 1. TRIM: Trim the stem end of each sprout and then cut each sprout in half through the cut end. 2. SLICE: With the flat surface on the cutting board, thinly slice each half.

Steps:

• Cook butter in large skillet over medium heat until just beginning to brown. Add brussels sprout leaves. Toss until just beginning to wilt but still green, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Steps:

• Salad dressing:.
• Mix lemon, honey, white wine vinegar, mustard and shallots in a small bowl. Slowly drizzle and whisk in olive oil until well blended. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
• Crispy Sage Leaves:.
• Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Fry 6 to 8 sage leaves at a time until crisp, about 15 seconds. Transfer with a fork to paper towels. Set aside.
• Salad:.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil to a 12-inch skillet and sauté Brussels sprouts and apples until sprouts are just starting to wilt; about 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to mixing bowl. Heat remaining tablespoon of olive oil and sauté kale just until it turns bright green, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and toss with 1/4 cup of salad dressing. Transfer to serving platter. Scatter pomegranate seeds, pecans, shaved Parmesan over salad. Top with crispy sage leaves. Serve warm with remaining dressing on the side.