Brussels sprout salad with pancetta, parmesan and currants

Recipes / Salads

This delicious brussels sprout salad combines salty pancetta with the sweetness of currants.

Recipe «Brussels sprout salad with pancetta, parmesan and currants» presented in category Recipes / Salads, to prepare this dish you will need no more 5 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author Gomer would need: 2 tbs currants, 1 tbs white balsamic vinegar, 50g Primo Gourmet Selection Pancetta slices, 400g brussels sprouts, 40g slivered almonds, lightly toasted , 1/4 cup fresh continental parsley leaves, shredded, 25g finely grated parmesan, 1 tbs lemon juice , 2 tsp olive oil, Pinch of caster sugar.

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbs currants 
  • 1 tbs white balsamic vinegar 
  • 50g Primo Gourmet Selection Pancetta slices 
  • 400g brussels sprouts 
  • 40g slivered almonds, lightly toasted 
  • 1/4 cup fresh continental parsley leaves, shredded 
  • 25g finely grated parmesan 
  • 1 tbs lemon juice 
  • 2 tsp olive oil 
  • Pinch of caster sugar 

Instructions

  1. Combine the currants and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl. Set aside for 10 minutes to soak.
  2. Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Cook the pancetta, turning once, for 3-4 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel to drain. Break into large pieces.
  3. Trim the base and outer leaves from the brussels sprouts. Thinly slice brussels sprouts and place in a large bowl with the pancetta, almonds, parsley and parmesan.
  4. Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil and sugar in a small bowl. Add to the salad and gently toss to combine. Divide among serving plates. Sprinkle with the currants.