This gorgeous-looking salad, featuring Tuscan kale and brussels sprouts, is a bright alternative to more heavy sides.
Ingredients
8–10 servings
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Preparation
Step 1
Combine lemon juice, Dijon mustard, shallot, garlic, ½ tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper in a small bowl. Stir to blend; set aside to let flavors meld. Mix thinly sliced kale and shredded brussels sprouts in a large bowl.
Step 2
Measure ½ cup oil into a cup. Spoon 1 Tbsp. oil from cup into a small skillet; heat oil over medium-high heat. Add almonds to skillet and stir frequently until golden brown in spots, about 2 minutes. Transfer nuts to a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle almonds lightly with salt.
Step 3
Slowly whisk remaining olive oil in cup into lemon-juice mixture. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
Step 4
Add dressing and cheese to kale mixture; toss to coat. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Garnish with almonds.
Step 5
Do Ahead: Dressing, kale mixture, and toasted almonds can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover dressing and kale mixture separately and chill. Cover almonds and let stand at room temperature.
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Reviews (531)
Back to TopLove this salad! The dressing is amazing, and the nuts add such a nice crunch.I Recommend Garnishing the salad with some cranberries. It adds a nice sweetness.
Anonymous
5/18/2022
This is my all time favorite salad recipe. We make it weekly and add a protein. Delicious and filling with a bright, mustardy tang.
Bridget Mudd
San Francisco, CA
5/18/2022
I've been making this since 2011 - always a favorite and keeps so well!
HV Mom
Happy Valley, Oregon
1/9/2022
Instead of lemon (which is great) try it with pickled ginger!!!!
Michael Porco
Newport ri
12/15/2021
as a healthier option i made the dressing without the oil and it totally works! blended the pecorino in totally so it added body that the oil wouldve given. nice healthier option if you need!
RBG
NYC
12/3/2021
One of the best salads ever. This is the special salad my friends & family prepare for Thanks giving for 10 years now!
Shelley
Hudson Valley, New York
10/31/2021
Oh my gosh!!! I LOVE this salad!! I went over to friends' home for dinner and had THIRDS! :). Then, I made it the next day so I could have more! My husband (who does NOT like kale) had SECONDS!! It is ridiculously Good!!
Penny Alsabih
Denver, CO
10/17/2021
I’ve made this a handful of times now. The original recipe is fantastic. But with a few modifications, I’ve really gotten this down well. First, I increase the lemon juice a bit, and then add lemon zest from two lemons. I also combine the olive oil with the dressing right at the start so that it melds together better and leave that sit for as long as possible. I also add a teaspoon of cayenne pepper, a half tablespoon or so of smoked paprika, and a teaspoon of garlic powder. And finally, I just use store bought, sliced, toasted almonds instead of toasting and then cutting them myself. (This dressing is amazing for so many salads, and healthier than anything store bought.) I’ve also tossed in cooked bacon, radishes, the possibilities are endless with this. But truest a great recipe!
Josh
Akron, OH
9/26/2021
I've been making this salad at least once a year for the past ten years. It has become simply "The Salad" and the assumption is that if I am bringing a dish to a family gathering, it will be "The Salad". I am a good cook, but whenever I suggest "Maybe I should bring something else this time?" it's "No, we want The Salad". I can bring more than one dish, of course, as long as one of them is The Salad. The review form asks "Would you make this recipe again?" Ha ha, yes I think I will. Thanks BA?
David
NYC
9/6/2021
Great balance to a heavy holiday dinner. Although I subbed crispy pancetta for the almonds and added some pancetta fat to the dressing ;) Really delicious.
Anonymous
Chicago
12/26/2020
My family has started requesting this every year for Thanksgiving. It's delicious. It's happy. It helps balance out the delicious (yet heavy) mashed potatoes and stuffing. Definitely recommend!
Anonymous
Madison, WI
11/26/2020
Substitute blue diamond soy wasabi chopped almonds for regular plain almonds if you really want to take this to the next level. A little kick of spicy umami rounds it out quite nicely.
Hannah
Atlanta, GA
11/25/2020
This is my go to winter salad. Easy to make, healthy, and delish leftover too!
Carey
Menlo Park, CA
11/15/2020
This is sh*t simple and tastes GREAT. Restaurant level salad without much effort.
Anonymous
canada
10/13/2020
This salad is SO GOOD. Never fails. I've started substituting thinly sliced napa cabbage in place of the brussels to save some time on the prep process and it is delish. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
Anonymous
4/1/2020