Description
A crisp and refreshing twist on the classic Caesar salad, featuring finely shaved Brussels sprouts tossed in a creamy homemade Caesar dressing, topped with grated parmesan, crunchy croutons, and optional toasted nuts for added texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Salad
- 4 cups shaved Brussels sprouts
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- 1/2 cup croutons or toasted breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup toasted almonds or walnuts (optional)
Caesar Dressing
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Shave the Brussels sprouts: Use a food processor with a slicing attachment or a sharp knife to finely shave the Brussels sprouts into thin strands, creating a tender texture for the salad.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Toss the salad: In a large bowl, combine the shaved Brussels sprouts with the prepared Caesar dressing. Mix thoroughly to ensure all sprouts are coated evenly.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle in the grated parmesan cheese and croutons or toasted breadcrumbs, tossing gently to distribute.
- Optional nuts addition: If desired, add toasted almonds or walnuts to the salad for extra crunch and nutty flavor.
- Serve: Allow the salad to sit for about 10 minutes to soften the Brussels sprouts slightly before serving chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow the Brussels sprouts to soften and absorb the dressing.
- For a heartier meal, add grilled chicken or another protein.
- Using vegetarian Worcestershire sauce ensures the salad is vegetarian friendly.
- To intensify flavors, freshly grated parmesan is recommended.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
