Horseradish and Collard Green Dressing

This horseradish and collard green dressing is a tangy, flavorful condiment that will add a bright, spicy kick to your salads, sandwiches, and grilled meats. The collard greens add a hint of bitterness and earthiness, while the horseradish provides a sharp, sinus-clearing heat. The olive oil and apple cider vinegar round out the flavors, creating a dressing that is both complex and refreshing.

Horseradish and collard greens are two vegetables that are often overlooked in the culinary world. But when combined, they create a dressing that is both unique and delicious. The first time I tried this dressing, I was immediately hooked. The flavors were so well-balanced, and the dressing added a wonderful brightness to everything I put it on. I've been making it ever since, and it has become one of my favorite condiments.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 5 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 bunch collard greens
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon horseradish
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Remove the stems from the collard greens and chop the leaves roughly.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the collard greens and cook until they are wilted, about 5 minutes.
4. Remove the collard greens from the heat and let them cool slightly.
5. Place the collard greens, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, horseradish, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth.
6. Taste and adjust the seasonings as desired.
7. Store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Why It Works

• The collard greens add a hint of bitterness and earthiness to the dressing.
• The horseradish provides a sharp, sinus-clearing heat.
• The olive oil and apple cider vinegar round out the flavors, creating a dressing that is both complex and refreshing.