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Brussels Sprouts Salad

Hearty brussels sprout, leek and chorizo salad with buttermilk dressing
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Viella

Ingredients

Brussels Sprouts Salad Ingredients

  • 20 oz brussels sprouts
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 leeks
  • 8 oz baby bella mushrooms
  • 6 oz chorizo sliced

Buttermilk Dressing Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup mayo
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Equipment and Utensils

  • Large skillet or fry pan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium jug

Instructions

Brussels Sprouts Salad Instructions

  • Prepare vegetables -
  • - Trim brussels sprouts and remove leaves until you arrive at the heart of each sprout (save brussels sprout hearts for another dish). Wash brussels sprout leaves, drain and set aside in a colander.
  • - Trim leeks, slice thinly and wash thoroughly.
  • - Wash mushrooms and slice to medium thickness and set aside.
  • Shake off excess water from brussels sprout leaves. Dab with a paper towel if necessary, the brussels sprout leaves should be as dry as possible.
  • Tip brussels sprout leaves into a large mixing bowl and set aside
  • Heat skillet or fry pan on high and add 1 tbsp of butter.
  • Once butter is melted add leeks and sauté until leeks become translucent.
  • Tip leeks into a bowl and set aside while you sauté mushrooms.
  • Reheat large skillet or fry pan and add the other tbsp of butter.
  • Once butter is melted add mushrooms and sauté until the mushrooms have completely absorbed the butter.
  • Tip mushrooms on top of brussels sprout leaves, then add leaks and then the chorizo.
  • Serve with salad tossed with dressing, or serve dressing separately (see images above)

Buttermilk Dressing Instructions

  • Place dressing ingredients into a jug, whisk thoroughly and serve.