Barefoot Contessa Brussel Sprout Salad Recipes

SHAVED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH PANCETTA

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large (12-inch) saute pan over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until browned and cooked through. With a slotted spoon, transfer the pancetta to a plate lined with paper towels and set aside.
• Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the butter to the same saute pan and cook over medium-high heat just until the butter melts. Add the shallots and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until tender and starting to brown.
• Meanwhile, place the Brussels sprouts in the feed tube of a food processor fitted with the large slicing disk. (You don't need to core them.) Process the sprouts in batches until they are all sliced, transferring them to a bowl. Add the Brussels sprouts to the pan with the shallots, add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper and saute for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally (I use tongs), until crisp-tender and bright green. Add the pancetta and cook for 1 more minute. Off the heat, stir in the balsamic vinegar, season to taste, and serve hot.

SAUTEED SHREDDED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Place the Brussels sprouts in the feed tube of the food processor fitted with a large slicing disc. (There is no need to core them.) Process the Brussels sprouts until they're all sliced.
• Place the butter and olive oil in a large (12-inch) saute pan and heat it over medium heat. Add the sliced Brussels sprouts, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and saute them, stirring frequently, for about 4 to 5 minutes, until tender but still bright green. Stir in the balsamic vinegar, season to taste, and serve hot.

TURKEY SANDWICHES WITH BRUSSELS SPROUT SLAW

Steps:

• Set up a food processor with the slicing disk and process the Brussels sprouts through the feed tube. (You don't need to remove the cores of the sprouts.) Transfer to a large bowl.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, whole-grain mustard, Dijon mustard, vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add the mayonnaise mixture to the sprouts and toss well.
• Place the ciabatta halves, cut sides up, on a cutting board. Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise over each half. Place a layer of turkey on the bottom halves, pile some of the slaw on top, and place a second layer of turkey on top of the slaw. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Cover with the top halves of the breads, cut sides down. Serve the individual ciabattas cut in half or cut the large ciabattas in thirds and serve.

WINTER SLAW

Steps:

• With a very sharp knife, cut the Brussels sprouts, kale, and radicchio across in thin shreds and put them all in a large bowl.
• In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour enough dressing on the slaw to moisten it well. Add the cranberries.
• Shave the Parmesan in big shards with a vegetable peeler, add it to the salad and toss well. Check for seasonings and serve cold or at room temperature.