Brussel Sprouts, Grapes, and Endive Salad

Got Brussel Sprouts?  I was served a version of this salad at the Highland's Inn in Carmel last fall.  Yesterday, with fresh brussel sprouts on hand, I had a hankering for it.  My hubby loved it!!

Brussel Sprouts, Grapes, and Endive Salad with lemon parsley vinaigrette.

Cook a small serving for two of brussel sprouts in boiling water for five minutes, drain, slice in circles
Slice a handful of red grapes in half
Wash, separate and chop one endive
Add about 2 tablespoons of diced red onion
Sunflower seeds

Dressing:
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon lemon juice or slightly less
Parsley chopped fine
Shallot chopped fine

The combination of endive, red onion, and brussel sprout is complex and satisfying.  The restaurant version included diced pancetta and dry ricotta but the salad is delicious without these two items which you may not have on hand.