Brussel salad with manchego, pistachio, and pomegranate

This is my go to winter salad, perfect for potlucks because it holds up well for a few hours. Enjoy!

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Serves 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups shaved brussel sprouts (about 10 oz whole brussels)
• 4 tbs olive oil
• 2 tbs apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• “Shit tons” of black pepper
• Salt to taste
• 1/3 cup shaved manchego
• 1/2 cup pistachios
• 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

Instructions

1. Whisk together oil, AC vinegar, mustard, lemon zest, salt, and pepper and taste for seasoning. It should taste salty on its own. 
2. In a large bowl, combine the shredded Brussels, cheese, pomegranate seeds, and pistachios and mix in the dressing, tasting as you go to ensure the right ratio of salad to dressing.