Warm Shaved Brussels and Apple Salad

Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys

INGREDIENTS

• 2–3 cups Brussels sprouts*, thinly sliced or shredded (in a food processor or by hand)
• 1 cup crisp apple, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup carrot, grated (optional)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced or very thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon wholegrain mustard (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: a handful of shaved pecorino cheese and/or chopped walnuts or toasted hazelnuts

PREPARATION

1. In a heavy-bottomed pan, add olive oil and garlic. Sauté over medium-high heat for 1 minute.
2. Stir in the shredded Brussels, kohlrabi, and/or cabbage.
3. Cook until greens wilt slightly but are still a bit crisp (between 3–7 minutes depending on the type).
4. Remove from heat and toss with sliced apples, carrot (if using), lemon juice or vinegar, and mustard (if using); season with the desired amount of salt, pepper, and optional cheese and/or nuts.
5. Serve warm.

Serves 4 as a side salad. Prep time, 10–15 minutes; cook time, 5 minutes.

Cook’s note: *Shredded cabbage and/or kohlrabi may be substituted for or combined with Brussels sprouts in this recipe.