Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad Recipe
A delightful twist on the classic Caesar salad, this brussels sprouts caesar salad recipe combines crispy sprouts with creamy dressing. It’s irresistibly flavorful and satisfying.
If you like brussel sprouts then you are going to love this salad! It combines thinly sliced sprouts with all of the fixings to make a delicious caesar salad.
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While a traditional caesar salad has a romaine lettuce base, the star of this recipe is the shaved brussels sprouts. This brussels sprout caesar salad has the perfect combination of crunchy texture and creamy dressing.
We love that this crisp salad only needs a few simple ingredients from the grocery store! And it makes the perfect side dish for summer, great for pairing with roast chicken, BBQ burgers or grilled venison steaks.
Raw brussels sprouts are a great alternative to lettuce in this salad, especially during the summer months. The sprouts do not wilt like lettuce making this caesar brussels sprouts salad perfect for taking to a barbecue or picnic.
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Supplies:
Brussel Sprout Caesar Salad:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb brussels sprouts
- 1/2 cup red cabbage, diced
- 1/2 cup crunchy croutons
- 1/2 cup caesar salad dressing *
- 1/4 cup crispy bacon bits
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- Lemon juice
* We love this homemade caesar salad dressing but your favorite store-bought brand will work too.
Directions:
- Chop up the vegetables.
Tip: Peel the outer leaves from the sprouts and cut off the ends before slicing thinly.
2. In a large mixing bowl combine sprouts, cabbage, croutons, cheese and bacon.
3. Toss to combine.
4. Add dressing and mix well.
5. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
6. Top with extra bacon bits and serve.
Recipe Substitutions:
- Add green onions, red onion or chives.
- Make homemade croutons or omit them all together to make this dish low carb.
- Add black pepper, fresh herbs or a pinch of salt to taste.
- Make our homemade dressing with a combo of mayonnaise, worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard, anchovy paste and garlic cloves.
- Top with crispy chickpeas, nutritional yeast or panko breadcrumbs for even more texture.
- Add raisins, dried cranberries or chopped apples for a touch of sweetness.
Tips & Tricks:
- Store salad in an airtight container or covered in plastic wrap in the fridge for a day.
- This is best prepared separately from the dressing and then combined when ready to serve.
- Top with grilled chicken breast or steak to make this into a main dish and complete meal.
- Use the slicing blade or shredding disc on a small food processor to slice the whole sprouts.
This is the perfect side dish for the warm summer months because it’s easy to prepare in advance and bring to holiday potlucks. Just store the salad dressing and crispy croutons separately until ready to serve.
For those who love brussels sprouts, this is a great way to combine creamy caesar salad with the crunchy texture of sprouts. The mixture of flavours and textures is sure to become a favorite!
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Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad
Ingredients
- 1 pound brussels sprouts
- 1/2 cup red cabbage diced
- 1/2 cup croutons
- 1/2 cup caesar salad dressing
- 1/4 cup crispy bacon bits
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese shredded
- Lemon juice
Instructions
- Chop up the vegetables.
- In a large mixing bowl combine sprouts, cabbage, croutons, cheese and bacon.
- Toss to combine.
- Add dressing and mix well.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Top with extra bacon bits and serve.
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