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Brussels sprouts & kale salad with pecorino, toasted pepitas

Brussels sprouts & kale salad with pecorino, toasted pepitas

Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz. Brussels sprouts, trimmed, finely shredded
  • 1 bunch Tuscan kale, stems removed, leaves thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup pepitas, toasted
  • 1 cup Pecorino Romano or Parmigianino, finely grated
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil (sweet not peppery) 
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Trim off the dry base of the sprouts and halve the heads. Using a sharp long knife finely shred them. Set aside in a large mixing bowl.
  • Wash kale leaves thoroughly under cold running water. Remove its tough center stems with a knife and discard them. Wrap the leaves tightly and shred thinly. Add to the brussels sprouts.
  • To make the dressing, whisk mustard, lemon juice and olive oil together. Season it with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Set aside.
  • Add pepitas to the hot skillet and let them brown on all side for about 3 minutes. Transfer seeds to a glass container and let cool.
  • Mix thinly shredded kale and brussels sprouts in a large bowl, add the dressing, cheese and seeds; toss to coat.  Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.