Host Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott's dish, Brussels Sprouts Salad with Pecans, Pomegranates and Blue Cheese, for their Thanksgiving dinner party, as seen on Cooking Channel’s Tori & Dean Specials, Tori & Dean’s Family Thanksgiving.

Grilled Brussels Sprout Salad with Pecans, Pomegranates and Blue Cheese

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  • Level: Easy
  • Total: 35 min
  • Active: 35 min
  • Yield: 6 to 8 servings
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Ingredients

Brussels Sprout Salad:

Dressing:

Directions

  1. For the salad: Remove the outer leaves of the Brussels spouts and rinse under cold water. Trim the stems and cut in half.
  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. In a large bowl make an ice bath. Blanch the Brussels sprouts for 2 minutes. Remove from the water and submerge in the ice bath. Drain and place the Brussels sprouts on a towel-lined baking sheet and pat dry.
  3. Heat a large cast-iron grill pan over medium-high heat.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic, mustard powder, paprika, 2 teaspoons salt and some pepper. Add the Brussels sprouts to the bowl and toss to coat. Reserve the marinade for a later use.
  5. Place the Brussels sprouts cut-side down on the hot grill and cook until slightly charred, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook until the Brussels sprouts are cooked through but still have a semi-firm bite, 3 to 4 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  7. Spread the pecans in an even layer on a baking sheet and toast on the center rack of the oven for 8 minutes.
  8. For the dressing: In a medium mixing bowl, add the vinegar, salt, pepper and shallots. Gradually whisk 1/2 cup of the reserved marinade in a steady stream until emulsified.
  9. Place the cooled Brussels sprouts in a serving bowl or on a platter. Add the toasted pecans and pomegranate seeds, and then toss the salad with the dressing. Top with the blue cheese and season with some salt and pepper to serve.

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