Brussels sprouts and avocado salad
While Brussels sprouts have a bad-rep for their history of being way overcooked and ruined – this salad presents a new face. Serve them raw, finely shredded and coated in a delicious vinaigrette. You won’t regret it
Ingredients
500g Brussels sprouts
1 Whitlof shredded thinly
1 small Avocado
¼ cup of Raisins
10 fresh Walnuts shelled
1/3 cup Creme fraiche
1/3 cup Mayonnaise
2 teaspoons of Lemon juice
1 teaspoon of Lemon rind
1-2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard
Salt flakes, cracked pepper
Method
- Shred the Brussels sprouts thinly and place at the bottom of a shallow salad bowl
- Peel and chop the Avocado and add to the bowl along with the Whitlof, Raisins and Walnuts
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Creme Fraiche, Mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Lemon juice and rind. Season with salt and pepper
- Stir through the dressing 10 mins before serving