Salade D’Amour

Side Dishes

They say knowing when to “green and berry it” is the secret ingredient to a strong relationship, so watch the sparks fly when you prepare (and enjoy) this healthy dish together.

Details

Ingredients

¾ lb. brussels sprouts, shaved
½ lb. fresh spinach, coarse chopped
1 c. assorted fresh berries
½ c. almonds, sliced
½ c. scallions, chopped
1 avocado, diced
1 4oz. Vermont Creamery chèvre log, crumbled

Dressing
¼ c. lemon juice
1 shallot, minced
1 t. dijon mustard
1 T. honey
¼ t. coarse kosher salt
½ c. extra virgin olive oil
Fresh ground black pepper to taste

To Prepare

Partner 1: Combine all of the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Set aside.
Partner 2: Prepare the dressing by stirring together the first 5 ingredients in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the olive oil until blended. Add pepper to taste.

To Serve

Partner 1: Gently toss dressing over the salad.
Partner 2: Pour the wine.

Pairs With

August Kesseler Riesling, a hug, and a kiss

Eddie’s Recipe Tip:

Take your romance to the next spice level by subbing Mike’s Hot Honey in the dressing and sprinkling 1 T. red pepper flakes atop the finished salad!