Ingredients

  • 1 Orange
  • 1 lemon, or Lime
  • 1 medium red onion
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 large Avacado
  • 6 slices of cooked bacon
  • 1 cup slivered almonds, or chopped
  • 4 dozen brussel sprouts shredded
  • 1 cup grated Pecorino-Romano cheese

Method

  • Cook then crumble the bacon.
  • Squeeze the juice of the lemon, or line and orange into a large bowl with the red onion.
  • Pour the oil into the bowl in a steady stream, whisking to form an emulsion (it should appear more creamy and less transparent).
  • Season well with salt and pepper.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve the salad.
  • Using a mandoline, shave the brussel sprouts (do not include the stems) into thin slices to make a shredded/coleslaw texture.
  • I always rinse and dry mine again after shaving them, just to be sure they were are totally clean.
  • If not using almond slivers, then place whole almonds in a food processor and pulse until chopped coarsely.
  • Add 3/4 of the almonds, cheese, and bacon to the shredded brussel sprouts; toss to combine.
  • Chop, or slice avocado to your liking.
  • When ready to serve, toss with the dressing and sprinkle remaining almonds, cheese, and bacon over the top.
  • If needed, add a few more tablespoons of olive oil and toss.