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Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad
This Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad has all the flavors you love but with a refreshing twist – no lettuce! Shaved Brussels sprouts with a delicious homemade caesar dressing (and bacon!)
A UNIQUE CAESAR SALAD RECIPE
Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad brings together the earthy flavors of Brussels sprouts with the creamy, tangy homemade dressing, croutons, and bacon pieces that we all love. Perfect for a light lunch, as a main dish, or as a side dish, this salad is a flavorful and fast option that’s ready in under 30 minutes, that will quickly become a favorite. I can’t get enough of this homemade dressing and could always add extra.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Does this dressing contain anchovies? A lot of people don’t know this but caesar salad dressing actually contains anchovies. You really can’t taste any kind of fishy taste and most people aren’t even aware it is in there. However, I don’t use anchovy paste in this recipe. But, if you do want that slight hint of anchovies in the dressing, just add ½-1 teaspoon anchovy paste to the dressing. Can I make this Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad ahead of time? Yes and no. Yes, you could prep everything and toss the salad, without the dressing ahead of time. I would not dress the salad until you’re about to serve it so it doesn’t get soggy (unless you enjoy it soggy.) Or you can serve with the dressing on the side and everyone can help themselves. If you want to meal prep this, I’d store the salad in its own air tight container and portion out your salad dressing into appropriate containers. What if I can’t find shaved brussels sprouts at the store? What do I do? If you can’t find shaved Brussels sprouts you can probably find them whole or halved and thinly slice them at home. Place the Brussels sprouts on a cutting board and slice them in half. Lay each half flat side down and slice them thinly. Does this caesar salad contain parmesan cheese? This Caesar dressing does not use Parmesan but you could certainly add some grated parmesan to the dressing or shaved parmesan to garnish the salad before serving. What can I use instead of croutons? Not a fan of croutons? Toast breadcrumbs in a skillet with butter, salt, and pepper. Garnish the salad with the toasted breadcrumbs for a crunch in every bite. Or just leave them out. This is your salad – you can do what you want! Why is my homemade Caesar dressing so thick? If the dressing is too thick add a little bit of water or milk to thin it out. Start with 1 Tablespoon. Adjust the salt and pepper accordingly. Can I add chicken to this salad? Absolutely! Add a protein like roasted chicken, rotisserie chicken, leftover chicken, salmon, or even chickpeas. How long does the homemade dressing last? The homemade Caesar dressing (stored separately) should last 1-2 weeks in the fridge in an airtight container. How should I store leftover salad? The salad will stay fresh for 1 to 2 days in an airtight container in the fridge. Keep in mind if you have already added the salad dressing, it will get soggy the longer it sits.)
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)
bacon– You could also just use fully cooked and chopped bacon pieces from the store. I like my bacon pretty crispy so I end up just cook up the whole pack of bacon. I use some in this and the save leftovers for BLT’s. Or if you want to keep this more like a traditional Caesar salad, you can leave out the bacon.
mayonnaise – use your favorite mayonnaise here. I like Hellmans or Dukes. Dukes gives a slightly more tangy flavor so if you don’t enjoy that, use Hellmans.
Dijon mustard – I wouldn’t substitute with regular mustard, it would give it a much more pronounced vinegar flavor.
fresh lemon juice – use the fresh stuff – not the bottled stuff. If you really want to make this but don’t have fresh lemons then it is better to leave it out then use the bottled lemon juice. Bottled lemon juice has more of an acid flavor than lemon so it can really put the taste off here if used.
Worcestershire sauce
garlic cloves – when making a homemade dressing, it’s super important to use fresh ingredients and this goes for the garlic. I don’t mind jarred garlic but it can sometimes throw off the other flavors in a recipe. You really want the garlic flavor to shine here and you just don’t get that with jarred garlic. If you are going through all the work of making a homemade dressing then it’s worth the few extra seconds to mince up some garlic.
extra-virgin olive oil
kosher salt & freshly cracked black pepper
shaved Brussels sprouts– I find it’s easiest to get the bagged of pre-shaved Brussels sprouts. But, you could get fresh Brussels sprouts and shave them yourself. Also, try roasting the Brussels sprouts first if you’d like to try a warm Caesar salad.
croutons– for serving. You can use the kind from the store, or make your own Homemade Croutons.
HOW TO MAKE BRUSSELS SPROUTS CAESAR SALAD
Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay slices of bacon in a single layer on baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven for 14 to 18 minutes for regular-cut bacon, and 18 to 20 minutes for thick-cut bacon. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Once cooled, dice bacon and set aside.
Combine the mayonnaise, Dijon, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl and whisk together until smooth and creamy. Add Brussels sprouts to a large mixing bowl. Pour in as much dressing as you like and toss evenly to coat.
Place the salad on a large serving platter or plate. Top with diced bacon and croutons. Enjoy immediately.
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Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad
This Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad has all the flavors you love but with a refreshing twist – no lettuce! Shaved Brussels sprouts with a delicious homemade caesar dressing (and bacon!)
Course SaladCuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes minutesCook Time 20 minutes minutesTotal Time 25 minutes minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 247kcal
Author Brandie @ The Country Cook
Ingredients4 slices bacon (see notes below)½ cup mayonnaise1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice (about ½ lemon)1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce2 garlic cloves, minced1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil½ teaspoon kosher salt½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper2 (9 ounce) bags shaved Brussels sproutscroutons for serving
InstructionsPreheat the oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.Lay 4 slices bacon in a single layer on baking sheet (please note, my bacon slices were long so I just cut them in half – this is not necessary). Bake in a preheated oven for 14 to 18 minutes for regular-cut bacon, and 18 to 20 minutes for thick-cut bacon. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Once cooled, dice bacon and set aside.Combine ½ cup mayonnaise, 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper in a bowl and whisk together until smooth and creamy. Add 2 (9 ounce) bags shaved Brussels sprouts to a large bowl. Pour in as much dressing as you like and toss evenly to coat. Place the salad on a large serving platter or plate. Top with cooked diced bacon and croutons. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.
Note: baking time can vary depending on your oven and the rack it is cooked on so please keep an eye on it and remove once the bacon has been cooked to your level of doneness. You can also fry the bacon on the stove top if you prefer.
NutritionCalories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 24g | Sodium: 485mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g
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