Shaved Brussels and Pear Salad
A bright, crunchy salad featuring thinly shaved Brussels sprouts, juicy pear slices, nutty Manchego cheese, and toasted almonds, all brought together with a simple lemon-olive oil dressing.
Ingredients
Salad
- 4 cups shaved Brussels sprouts about 1 lb
- 4 cups shaved Brussels sprouts about 1 lb
- 1 cup thinly sliced pear about 1 medium pear
- 1 cup pear thinly sliced, about 1 medium pear
- 1 cup shaved Manchego cheese
- 1 cup Manchego cheese shaved
- 2 tablespoons slivered almonds toasted
- 2 tablespoons slivered almonds toasted
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Assembly
- In a large bowl combine shaved Brussels sprouts, pear, and Manchego cheese.
Dressing
- In a small bowl whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle toasted almonds on top and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to swap Manchego for Parmesan if that's what you have on hand.
To maintain maximum crunch, toss the salad just before serving and rest for no longer than 5 minutes.