2021 Vermentino paired with Brussels Sprouts Salad w/ Burrata & Candied Walnuts

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2021 Vermentino paired with Brussels Sprouts Salad w/ Burrata & Candied Walnuts. Brussels Sprouts, yes or no? If you’re a big yes, then this is the salad for you!

It’s a super simple dish; shaved sprout salad, burrata, candied walnuts, cranberries and a whole lot of yum. Add grilled chicken to create a full main or serve up as a side salad, with a glass of chilled Vermentino on a hot summers day. Bring on summer!  

Brussels Sprouts Salad with Burrata & Candied Walnuts

This a super simple dish for summer! Add grilled chicken to create a full main or serve up as a side salad, with a glass of chilled Vermentino on a hot summers day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Chef knives
  • Chopping board
  • Mixing bowl
  • BBQ or grill pan/oven
  • Frying pan
  • Weighing/measuring utensils

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g brussels sprouts
  • 75 g walnuts
  • 50 g dried cranberries
  • 4 tbsp lemon juice
  • 150 ml olive oil
  • 1 burrata
  • 1 tsp wholegrain mustard
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • Salt

Instructions
 

  • Add 50ml water and 2 tbsp sugar to a frying pan and once simmering add the walnuts, coat in the sugar syrup and then pour onto a lined baking tray to cool
  • Oil and season the chicken breasts and cook on the BBQ @ 180c or in a grill pan/oven for approx. 15 minutes or until internal temp is 74c
  • Cut the root from the brussels sprouts and remove any dirty outer layers. Starting at the top of the sprout slice the sprouts finely into circular pieces
  • Mix the lemon, mustard & olive oil together with a pinch of salt
  • Toss the sliced sprouts, cranberries & walnuts together with ½ of the dressing, taste it and adjust accordingly.
  • Add the burrata and sliced grilled chicken

Notes

  • You can prepare the sprouts in the morning/afternoon for dinner time as long as they are stored in an airtight container in the fridge
  • Candied walnuts will keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container so why not make a double batch!
  • You can substitute chicken thighs, whole chicken or even serve the salad full vegetarian

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