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Brussels Sprout, Blue Cheese, and Glazed-Pecan Salad

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 20 Servings

Ingredients

2

/3 tablespoons olive oil

5

tablespoons red wine vinegar

3

/4 teaspoon sugar

4

pounds brussels sprouts, trimmed

6

ounces Maytag blue cheese or Danish blue cheese, crumbeld (about 1 1/2 cups)

Glazed Pecans, coarsely chopped

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk first 3 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Cook brussels sprouts in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Drain. Transfer to bowl of ice water to cool. Drain well; pat dry. Cut brussels sprouts in half lengthwise and place in large bowl. DO AHEAD Vinaigrette and brussels sprouts can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately; chill. Bring both to room temperature; rewhisk vinaigrette before continuing.

    Step 3

    Toss brussels sprouts with enough vinaigrette to coat. Transfer to deep platter; spoon any remaining vinaigrette over. Sprinkle with blue cheese and Glazed Pecans.