Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad

If you love crunchy brussels sprouts, try our shredded brussels salad with bacon, walnuts, and apricots, or our autumn shaved brussels sprouts salad. It’s an easy homemade caesar dressing that has all the familiar creamy, rich, garlicky, lemon flavor we expect but we make it with mayonnaise instead of raw eggs, so it’s much easier to make. For the salad, we use a mix of both raw and roasted brussels sprouts which gives it a sweet nutty flavor without sacrificing the crunchy texture. It all gets tossed together with some homemade croutons (or crispy chickpeas) for the perfect winter salad that even the most skeptical vegetable eater will enjoy! This salad is simple with raw and roasted brussels sprouts, crunchy croutons, and a delicious caesar dressing. Here’s everything you need for the salad:

Brussels sprouts – we actually roast half the brussels sprouts, and the other half gets mixed into the salad raw. This gives the salad a delicious flavor while keeping it crunchy! Olive oil – use extra-virgin olive oil for the best flavor. Sea salt – you can also use kosher salt. Avoid table salt as the flavor is too strong. Homemade croutons – our homemade croutons are simple to make and really take this salad to the next level. If you’re in a hurry or don’t have bread on hand, you can also use store-bought. Another option that tastes great with this salad is to top it with crispy chickpeas!

Here’s what you need for the creamy and quick caesar dressing. Keep in mind it’s easy to adjust the quantities to suit your taste like more lemon juice if you like tang or more garlic for more of a kick.

Mayonnaise – any neutral-flavored mayonnaise works great here and you can use light if you’d like. If you’re up for it, try making our easy homemade mayonnaise! Feel free to use vegan mayonnaise if needed. Parmesan cheese – parmesan cheese offers its bold, cheesy flavor. Lemon juice – fresh lemon juice is best for a fresh pop of acidity and citrus flavor. Anchovy paste – traditional caesar dressing calls for actual anchovies but we find anchovy paste does the trick! You can swap this for capers to keep it vegetarian, but you may want to play with the other flavor components to get the taste you love. Dijon mustard – dijon mustard gives this salad flavor and a little kick! Garlic – caesar dressing is known for being garlicky but you can use as much or as little as you like depending on your taste preference. Salt + pepper – season well with sea salt and black pepper.

The easiest way to shave brussels sprouts for salad is to cut them in half, lay them flat-side down on your cutting board, then thinly slice them.

You can also use a mandoline but make sure to use the safety guard to protect your fingers from the sharp blade. A food processor with a slicer attachment works well, too. If you’re short on time, you can often find pre-shaved brussels sprouts at the grocery store.

Serve this brussels sprouts caesar salad anytime you would normally serve traditional caesar salad. Since brussels sprouts tend to be available during the fall and winter, this version is perfect for those cooler months. It’s the perfect side dish with hearty, comforting mains and Italian dishes.

It can be enjoyed warm or cold and easily transforms into a light low-carb meal by topping it with a poached egg or some baked chicken!

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