Comments on: Raw Brussels & Avocado Salad in Tarragon Dressing.

By: Carly

Carly — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 05:02:39 +0000

This was *seriously* labour-intensive. You better get some help in the kitchen if you’re making this to serve more than 2. And it also helps to love the person you’re making it for. It was delicious though. I might opt for a different herb next time, but that’s just personal taste.

By: Xavier Watts

Xavier Watts — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:59:25 +0000

The our server was charming and well informed, and indulged us like a scene from Portlandia when we asked questions about each dish. “Brussels sprouts, in July?” we asked. “Where did they come from?” Knowing all while that the growing season for these babies is normally winter or at best cooler season as they do not like the warmer temperatures. “California.” the reply. “The central coast on the bluffs of the Pacific Ocean.” (Ok, I added that part because in my Central California home the fields along Monterey Bay are plentiful with acres of artichokes and spouts grown year-round benefiting from the cool summer coastal fog.) But more to the point, I needed, yes, needed to know what the dressing was on these quick fried leaves, with cilantro. She headed into the kitchen and reported back that indeed, mint, garlic, fish sauce and cilantro were all key elements. But by the time we had finished the bowl, I was working my memory muscle to ingrain the flavor blend so I could recreate it at home.

By: flip flop girl

flip flop girl — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 23:12:34 +0000

Love brussle sprouts raw, steamed, roasted, can’t go wrong. This looks fantastic, I’ll definitely try this in a vegan version with a nut cheese. thanks !

By: Jacqui

Jacqui — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 17:03:46 +0000

If I were invited to a potluck and there were brussels sprouts fixed like this, It’s possible I’d single handedly eat them all!

By: Lorne Marr

Lorne Marr — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:06:53 +0000

I’ve been looking for some avocado recipes and this one looks great. But I have to confess that I hate brussels sprouts. Yes, it’s a childhood trauma. Vegetables in general can be traumatizing, if children refuse to eat them and the parents caring so much for their little darlings’ health don’t give them a chance to say “no”. But those pictures are wonderful and I’ve actually never thought of eating the sprouts raw. Broccoli also tastes different when it’s raw. Maybe I’ll give it a try. Thanks.

By: gabi

gabi — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 20:56:59 +0000

Sorry Katie, it’s not the tarragon dressing from the food truck. We’re taking that one to the grave!

By: katie

katie — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 20:44:50 +0000

Wait. Is this *the* tarragon dressing?

By: Jenny

Jenny — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:40:27 +0000

I LOVE brussels sprouts! I guess I had the opposite of a childhood trauma, my mom makes the best brussels sprouts EVER :-)
I have never had them raw though. Will definitely try this tonight, thanks for this great idea!
PS: for the dressing you listed the olive oil twice.