SHAVED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH AVOCADO ENJOY DAN:

    SHAVED BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND AVOCADO SALAD by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS FOR VINAIGRETTE:

1/3- cup rice vinegar

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoon honey

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 thumb size fresh ginger, minced

1 teaspoon garlic chili sauce

INGREDIENTS FOR THE SALAD:

3 cups Brussels sprouts, about 16

2 cups shredded cabbage

4 scallions, thinly sliced on the bias

1/3-cup dried sour cherries, soaked in hot water for 15 minutes

2 ripe avocados, seeded, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces

1/2-cup fresh cilantro, chopped

2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

1/2-cup Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Combine all ingredients for vinaigrette in a Mason jar with lid.

2.   Shake well.

3.   Place 1/2-vinaigrette in a bowl, and diced avocados, stir to coat.

4.   Add reaming ingredients, except pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese.

5.   Top with Parmesan cheese and toasted pine nuts.

DIRECTIONS TO SHAVE BRUSSELS SPROUTS:

1.   Using a sharp knife or mandolin.

2.   First trim the hard root end from the Brussels sprouts and remove any bruised outer leaves.

3.   Use a sharp knife or mandolin to finely slice each sprout.

4.   Toss gently to separate the leaves.

5.   Discard tough white centers.

ENJOY DAN:                                  BON-APPETITE!!