Brussel Sprout Salad - Four Seasons, Palm Beach Serves 4 generously Ingredients 1 lb brussel sprouts 4 oz lentils cooked according to package instructions (can substitute tinned chick peas, rinsed and drained) 4 oz bacon (6 - 8 strips) or bacon lardons (4 oz) 2 oz mejdool dates, chopped 2/3 cups pine nuts 3 or 4 green onions, sliced finely 2 pickled kumquats (can substitute 2 tangerines or clementines sliced finely) handful of flat leaf parsley, chopped Roasted Garlic Lemon Vinaigrette, as appropriate (see separate recipe) Method • • • • • • Cut ends off brussel sprouts and shave them with a large grater or sharp knife. Prepare lentils according to package or rinse/drain chick peas if using. Toast pinenuts for 2 -3 minutes shaking pan frequently - low heat - no oil. Chop and fry bacon (or lardons if using) in a hot pan until crisp. Chop dates, and slice kumquats or tangerines if using. Combine all ingredients along with chopped parsley and green onions to brussel sprouts. • Add vinaigrette. An ACT V Recipe from Anne Van Gieson Find more recipes at www.actvnewsletter.wordpress.com