Arugula Brussels Sprout Salad
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Blanched Brussels Sprouts and a Zesty Orange Vinaigrette give this salad a refreshing twist.
- 2 Brussels Sprouts cleaned and leaves separated
- 2 cups fresh Arugula cleaned and spun dry
- 2 Tbsp. Broccoli Sprouts
- 1 Tbsp. walnuts (toasted if desired)
- 2 Fresh Strawberries thinly sliced
- 1 large orange
- 1 – 2 tsp. white wine vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- pinch of salt
- Bring a quart of water to a boil in a small saucepan.
- Meanwhile divide arugula among two plates. Top each with broccoli sprouts, walnuts and strawberries; set aside.
- Cut the peel and pith off of the orange then segment over a bowl.
- Divide the segments among the plates.
- Squeeze the juice out of the remaining orange sections into the bowl.
- Add the white vinegar and pinch of salt to the orange juice.
- Slowly whisk in the olive oil to make the vinaigrette, season to taste and set aside.
- Add a small amount of salt to the boiling water.
- Drop the Brussels sprouts leaves into the seasoned water and blanch for 1/2 minute.
- Remove immediately and plunge into ice water.
- When cool drain the leaves, pat dry and top the salads.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the plates and serve.