Ingredients
For the Dressing
1 large shallot
1 large clove garlic
Salt
1 lemon, juiced
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons grainy Dijon mustard
About ¼ cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
About 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 tablespoons chopped thyme
3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
About ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
For the Salad
2 pounds large Brussels sprouts, cored/trimmed and leaves separated
1 cup walnut pieces
½ cup dried cranberries
2 ounces orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier or Triple Sec
1 cup toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
Directions
For the dressing, place ingredients in a Mason jar or plastic tub, shake to combine and adjust salt and pepper. Refrigerate up to 1 week.
Clean and dry Brussels leaves and store in plastic food storage bag. Toast and cool nuts and place in small food storage bag. Place cranberries in deli tub or bowl and add ¼ cup hot water and orange liqueur, cover and store up to 1 week; drain to serve.
To serve, combine the leaves with nuts, fruit and seeds, then dress and toss.
