Cranberry Honey Basil Vinaigrette Brussels Sprout Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Whisk the Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until emulsified. Set aside.
• Toast the hazelnuts in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, tossing a few times, until golden brown spots start to form, 3 to 4 minutes. Immediately transfer to a cutting board to stop the cooking and roughly chop them.
• Use the shredder attachment on a food processor or a mandoline to shave the Brussels sprouts. Put the sprouts in a large bowl and add the hazelnuts, cranberries, 2 teaspoons salt and a bunch of grinds of black pepper. Drizzle the dressing over top (it will feel like a lot of dressing, but trust me, it needs it!) and toss until well combined.

Steps:

• for dressing Heat the cranberries, apple cider vinegar, and honey in a pot over medium and bring to a boil. Cook for about 7-10 minutes until the cranberries burst and the mixture starts to thicken. Stir every minute or so. Let cool for about 10-15 minutes and then pour into your blender along with the cranberry juice, basil, oil, zest, mustard, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt + pepper. Blend starting on medium and working up to high until fully combined. Taste and adjust salt/pepper or sweetness if needed. Pour into a jar and cool in the fridge with the lid off. Once cooled, secure the lid and store for about 5 days. for salad Grate, slice, or chop the brussels sprouts. I used a food processor but a mandolin or knife will also do. *edited to add: When using a food processor, pulse about 1/2 pound at a time until shredded. It doesn't take very long at all. Empty into a bowl and pulse the other half. Top salad with the ingredients listed above a sprinkle of fresh cracked black pepper. Finish with the cranberry honey basil dressing. note: I do not recommend using 100% pure cranberry juice as it's extremely tart. Fruit juice sweetened cranberry juice will do the trick. You could even use one of the combination juices like cranberry/blueberry.