Kale Salad with Brussels Sprouts

Ugh. Brussels Sprouts Again?!

Haha. I apologize for those Brussels sprouts haters, but here comes another one!

For those of you who are regular salad eaters, this is a great dish to spice up your menu.

Kale is one of those "super foods". There are sooooo many health benefits to kale and I can't believe I've only just recently started incorporating it into my weekly meal plans. I often add it into a smoothie or we make kale chip. My husband and 15 month old son eat the kale chips up before I can even sit at the table!

This salad is raw and full of all it's natural nutrients!

You will need:

1 bunch kale

10 Brussels sprouts, washed with ends cut off

2 lemons

2 Tbs mustard

1 Tbs shallot

1 garlic clove, minced

1/4 tsp salt

black pepper

1/2 cup EVOO, divided

1/3 cup raw nuts (I used walnuts), chopped

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Add 1 Tbs olive oil to a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped nuts and stir until browned, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a towel-lined plate to de-grease. Sprinkle with a little salt.

Wash and de-stem the kale. Chop into thin strips.

Wash and cut off the ends of the Brussels sprouts and chop into thin strips.

Juice the lemons into a bowl and add the minced shallot and garlic, mustard, 1/4 tsp salt, and pepper.

Whisk to combine.

In a large bowl, mix together the sliced kale and Brussels sprouts.

Add the remaining olive oil to the lemon juice mixture. Whisk to combine the dressing.

Add half of the mixture to the greens and mix thoroughly.

Keep adding to taste.

Add the toasted nuts and top with cheese.