Raw Brussel Sprout Amazingness

Best salad I've made in a long time.  I added some minced garlic and red chilli flakes to the dressing just to be different.  I was not aware that brussel sprouts could taste so delicious raw.  This has convinced me to add them to the backyard garden this spring. Johnny's Selected Seeds has some beautiful looking varieties.

"Ingredients

• Finely grated zest of 1 lemon (1 teaspoon) plus 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound brussels sprouts, trimmed, leaves separated
• 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds, toasted
• 1 avocado, sliced

Directions

1. Whisk lemon zest and juice and mustard in a small bowl. Gradually add oil, whisking to emulsify, and season with salt and pepper.
   
2. Toss dressing with brussels sprout leaves and pumpkin seeds. Gently stir in avocado and adjust seasoning.
   

Cook's Note

Change It Up
Brighten the salad by adding blood-orange segments and swapping toasted pecans for the pumpkin seeds; toss the salad with shaved fennel and celery root for heartiness."

The photo and recipe above were taken directly from wholeliving.com Here is the link!