Brussel Sprout Salad with Toasted Sesame dressing
Discover the versatility of Brussels sprouts with our easy Brussel Sprout Salad with Toasted Sesame dressing recipe – perfect for cozy family dinners or sharing.
Equipment
- 1 skillet
- 1 blender/food processor
- measuring spoons and cups
- 1 Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup white sesame seeds
- 1 TSP grated lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 TBSP white wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 TSP honey
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lb Brussel sprouts sliced very thinly
- 1 apple cored and sliced thin
- 1 green onion
- 1/2 cup mint
- 1 hot pepper (optional)
Instructions
- In small skillet, toast sesame seeds over low heat, stirring until lightly toasted. Be careful not to burn. (around 3 minutes)
- Take toasted sesame seeds and transfer to blender/food processor let cool for a few minutes
- Add lemon zest and juice, vinegar, garlic and honey puree until a chunky paste forms about one minute.
- with machine still running, add olive oil and puree till smooth 1 to 2 minutes,
- Scrape dressing into large bowl add salt and pepper to taste if you desire
- Add thinly sliced Brussel sprouts, sliced apple, sliced mint, green onion (1/4 inch cut) toss all ingredients till mixed well and serve