Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

 INGREDIENTS:

4 cups shaved Brussels sprouts

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

½ c pine nuts, toasted (can substitute almond slivers)

1/3 cup dried cranberries, sweetened with juice

1/3 cup thickly grated parmesan cheese (pecorino is the original cheese. I had parmesan and liked it)

1/3 cup chopped fresh chives

Pinches of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

1.     Thinly slice the Brussels sprouts using a mandolin.

2.      Place sprouts into a medium-large bowl.

3.      Toss with all other ingredients.

4.      Let the salad stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. Taste and adjust as desired.

5.      Finish with an optional drizzle of olive oil.

Serves approximately four.