Crunchy November-ish Salad

Ingredients

1/2 large red onion diced small

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

2 teaspoons ground sumac

1/4 teaspoons kosher salt

2 cups shredded brussels sprouts

1/2 cup pomegranate seeds fresh, from about 1/2 a large one

1/2 Granny Smith apple large unpeeled apple, cored and diced

1/2 lemon, juiced

1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons honey

1/4 cup olive oil

3/4 cup walnuts toasted, cooled, lightly crushed or coarsely chopped

Ground chipotle chile pepper, urfa biber peppers, hot smoked paprika or another chile flake to taste

Equipment

small dish

medium bowl

Directions

Taste and adjust ingredients as desired, adding more honey, olive oil, and lemon if necessary.

Season to taste with salt and red pepper.

Combine red onion, wine vinegar, sumac and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a small dish and set aside for at least 15 minutes.

Combine all salad ingredients, including red onions and their pickling liquid, in a medium bowl.