No. 1 : Quick Recipe
Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Farro Salad with Balsamic Mustard Dressing
- 1 Cup Farro, cooked as the package directs (about 3 cups cooked)
- 1 LB Brussels Sprouts, halved
- 3 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ½ Tsp Each Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 4 – 6 Cups Arugula or Spinach or Power Greens
- ½ Cup Dried Cranberries, Low Sugar variety preferred
- ½ Cup Chopped Celery
- ½ Cup Coarsely Chopped Toasted Pecans, (toasted in a 400F oven for about 7 – 8 minutes)
- ½ Thinly Sliced Green Onions, just the green part
- 1 Recipe *Balsamic Mustard Dressing
Step One
Cook the sprouts in the microwave for 2 minutes to soften. Then, toss the sprouts with the oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast in a 400F oven for about 25 minutes or until the sprouts are slightly brown around the edges.
Step Two
Spread the arugula out on a large platter. Layer the sprouts, farro, cranberries, celery and pecans on the salad. Drizzle with the dressing and garnish with green onions.
No. 2 : Kitchen Scoop
This easy and delicious dressing tastes great on this salad – and on so many others. Its also yummy as a marinade for roasted chicken or pork!
Balsamic Maple Mustard Dressing
- 2 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 TB Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 TB Dijon Mustard
- 1 Tsp Maple Syrup
- ½ Tsp Each Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Shake all the ingredients in a jar or whisk in a small bowl.
No. 3 : Clever Idea
How are you “Thanksgiving” this year? If its just you and a few try using this salad as a side to your turkey breast or golden bird – since it contains many of the same ingredients as a traditional holiday meal, like Brussels sprouts, cranberries and pecans – it can take the place of many dishes!
No. 4 : Cheers!
Louis Latour Bourgogne Chardonnay
Burgundy France
About $16
Nutty farro, sweet toasted pecans and a flavorful dressing all point to one grape – Chardonnay. This wine is an easy-to-find and inexpensive choice for entertaining. Although its unoaked, the winemaking process, (stainless steel and malolactic fermentation), enhances the rich and expressive Chardonnay grapes. Good news – this wine will please both red and white wine drinkers and because of its medium body, it can go with the entire Thanksgiving meal!