Nouveau B Sprouts Salad

In true gypsy style I had to start the new year with a salad.  My last blog featured all the holiday treats I made.  At this time I will not be providing those recipes.  I decided no to do sugar.  I really don't use it.  It can sit in my pantry for a year unused.  I ended 2010 exploring more of it than I like.  I took it out of my diet long ago and decided to stick with that.  I occasionally will do something sweet.

So here is the salad of the hour.  You really should try this.  It is so unusual.  It is a combination of raw and pureed Brussels sprouts.  I found really nice organic Brussels sprouts.  There seems to be much debate on organic and is the flavor better.  I believe yes it is much better that is why I buy it.

Nouveau B Sprouts Salad

Brussels Sprouts outer leaves and cores separated
Ghee or butter
One apple cored and chopped
Almond slices toasted
Olive oil and apple cider vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste

Remove the outer leaves from the Brussels sprouts and wash and refrigerate.  Depending on how many people the salad is for this is the greens part of the salad.  I don't know how much I used just experiment.

Cook the cores you have left in salted boiling water for 4-5 minutes. Drain and cool.  Place in food processor with 1 to 2 tablespoons of ghee or butter.  Puree.

To assemble take leaves from refrigerator.  Toss the leaves, apple, almonds with olive oil and vinegar to taste.
Place the puree on the plate and top with the greens.

This is a new fresh approach to an old favorite.  Sort of like our lives and each new year.  Go for it. It's all good.