Shaved Brussel Sprouts with Citrus Vinaigrette

           

Ingredients

Fresh raw brussels sprouts shaved

Pickled red onion

Scallions

Currants

Parmesan or Percorino Romano

Almonds 

Citrus Vinaigrette

Pickled Red Onion

Slice red onion and put in a bowl with white wine vinegar or distilled white vinegar, peppercorns, sprinkle of sugar (optional) and dill.

Citrus Marinade

A mandarin orange or orange juice with lime or grapefruit (optional)

Local honey

Olive oil 

Salt and pepper

Dot of tamarind (optional)

Coconut oil (a teaspoon)

Dash of vinegar from pickled onions. 

Put all these ingredients into a Vitamix and process.

Thinly slice brussels sprouts as thin as possible. Place in bowl.  Chop scallions and pickled onion and add to Brussels sprouts. 

Toss in currants. 

Grate cheese on top. 

Chop a few almonds to mix in after salad is tossed.

Add dressing and toss right before serving so salad stays crisp.