Kale & Brussels Sprout Salad with Almonds, Parmesan & Lemon-Mustard Dressing

Warmer temperatures are upon us and that means it's time to break out the refreshing, healthy summer recipes! This salad is filling and crisp with a perfectly tangy dressing. It makes a great side dish or a hearty lunch. Enjoy!

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Ingredients

For the salad:

• 1 cup slivered almonds
• 1 lb. Brussels sprouts, trimmed, halved and thinly sliced
• 1 lb. kale (about 1 large bunch), thick center rib removed, leaves thinly sliced
• 1 cup Parmigiano Reggiano, grated

For the dressing:

• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, from about 2 lemons
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp. finely chopped shallots
• 1 tsp. garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy clean-up. Bake the almonds for 5-8 minutes, until toasted and fragrant. Keep a close eye on them; they burn quickly.

Combine the Brussels sprouts and kale in a large bowl.

Make the dressing by combining all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Pour over the vegetables. Add most of the walnuts and cheese, reserving some to garnish the platter, and toss well. Let the salad sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes (or up to a few hours in the fridge) to allow the flavors to meld and the vegetables to soften. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Transfer to a serving dish and scatter the remaining walnuts and cheese over top. Serve at room temperature.

Source: Adapted from Once Upon a Chef