You were messaging me this week asking when the next Hungry Lady Salad would be hitting your screens – the answer is now! For episode 35, I brought out the big guns: namely, the perfect combination of winter vegetables for a hearty meal in a bowl salad that keeps in the fridge for up to a week.

Even my Brussels sprouts skeptics will fall in love with this stunning blend of flavors, and the sprouts will continue to tenderize as it sits, so if raw Brussels sprouts in particular aren’t to your taste, you can make it a few hours in advance to soften them up before eating.

The Paprika Honey Mustard vinaigrette is a particular highlight providing sweet, warm notes that balance the tang of the sprouts and radicchio. So are you ready to fall in love with this vegetarian, gluten free masterpiece with me?

How To Make My Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash Salad with Paprika Honey Mustard Dressing

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Step 2. On a large baking sheet, combine the butternut squash and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, toss to combine, and roast for 30 to 35 minutes, tossing halfway through to evenly brown and caramelize. Set aside to cool.

Step 3. While the squash roasts, trim all of the Brussels sprouts, cutting off any bruised outer leaves and slicing off a good portion of the hard root end. Using a mandoline, shave the sprouts one at a time. When you’re done, use your fingers to gently separate the leaves so that the shredded sprouts resemble a very fine slaw.

Step 4. In a large serving bowl make the dressing by whisking together the apple cider vinegar, honey, mustard, garlic, paprika, salt and pepper.  Stream in the olive oil and whisk to emulsify.

Step 5. Pile the shaved brussels sprouts on top.  Add the green onion, butternut squash, sliced radicchio, grated pecorino cheese, and sunflower seeds.  Toss well with the dressing to combine and serve straight away or store in the fridge for up to 5 days!

Step 6. Enjoy!

What Else Can I Use?

• Delicata or acorn squash can be used in place of butternut squash, just adjust the cooking time as needed.
• Sweet potatoes are a great substitute for squash, if that’s what you have.
• If you can’t find radicchio, you can substitute sliced Swiss chard or even thinly sliced fennel.
• Pumpkin seeds, or even toasted walnuts or almonds can be used in place of sunflower seeds.
• The sweet paprika is a nice note in the dressing, but if you don’t have any and don’t want to buy it, leave it out.
• Maple syrup can be used in place of honey.  
• If your honey has been around for a while and is crystallized, you may want to use a blender for the dressing to mix it in completely.

This Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash Salad with Paprika Honey Mustard Dressing is special because:

This salad features a beautiful array of winter vegetables

It’s truly a meal in a bowl – the squash in particular makes it wonderfully filling

It makes for a great weekly meal prep: it lasts all week in the fridge!

Vegetarian Meal In A Bowl Salads:

Caramelized Cabbage Salad with Fennel, Chickpeas and Yoghurt Tahini Dressing (Gluten Free, Vegetarian)

Harvest Bowl Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette (Gluten Free, Vegetarian)

Crunchy Kale Chopped Salad with 3 Ingredient Hummus Dressing (Gluten Free, Vegetarian)

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Can you believe we’re already 28 episodes in to my Hungry Lady Salad series?! It feels like we started enjoying these flavorful, satisfying, and downright delicious salads just yesterday. Our latest edition is the perfect excuse to take you on a culinary journey to the gorgeous landscape of Beverly Hills…

La Scala is a restaurant set in Beverly Hills, California, that is famous for their chopped salad. Rumor has it The Kardashians are particularly fond of this one, in fact. But that’s not why we are making it. We are making it because it is delicious and SO easy.

It is packed with savory ingredients like marinated garbanzo beans, cheese, and salami and topped with a vinaigrette recipe that dates back to the 50’s. This version uses most of the same ingredients with a tangy dressing just like the restaurant.

This reminds me of an Italian sub in salad form and it couldn’t be simpler to make… seriously, it’ll only take you 5 minutes.

Watch Me Make The Famous La Scala Chopped Salad

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How To Make The Famous La Scala Chopped Salad

Step 1. In a large serving bowl, combine dressing ingredients and whisk until well blended. 

Step 2. To the bowl, combine lettuces, salami, mozzarella, and garbanzo beans. Toss with vinaigrette to coat well.

Step 3. Finish with more cheese and salt and black pepper if desired.

Step 4. Enjoy!

What Else Can I Use?

• I like the Italian Dry Boar’s Head Salami pictured here, but any salami you like will work.
• At La Scala, they use dry mustard for the dressing. I call for Dijon mustard here since it’s something most of us have on hand already. If you’re using dry mustard, use 1 teaspoon.
• Pepperoni would make a good substitute for salami in this salad.
• Parmesan or Pecorino can be used.
• Romaine lettuce can be used for all or part of the salad.
• If you want to add veggies, roasted red peppers and/or tomatoes work well.
• Vegetarian: Omit the salami to make this salad completely vegetarian.
• Antipasto: Add in some olives and artichoke hearts to give this salad more of an antipasto twist.

This Famous La Scala Chopped Salad is special because:

• If you can’t get to this exclusive restaurant in Beverly Hills, you can do the next best thing and bring the food to you.

• It takes just MINUTES to make, with little chopping required.

• It is flavorful and satisfying, and only requires a handful of ingredients.

• You only need one bowl!

• It’s like an Italian sub in salad form, satisfying your hearty sandwich cravings.

Want more recipes inspired by great restaurants?

Erewhon’s Famous Kale Salad

Union Square Cafe’s Brussels Sprouts

Chocolate Olive Oil Cake (inspired by Maialino)

ABC Kitchen’s Roasted Carrot + Avocado Salad

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