Brussels Sprout Caesar Salad
Brussels Sprout Caesar Salad is a lovely way to eat your veggies. Loaded with crunchy shredded Brussels Sprouts tossed with a homemade Caesar Dressing recipe that is creamy, bright, tangy, garlicky, and delicious.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brussel sprout salad recipe, brussels caesar salad, brussels sprout salad
Servings: 4
Baking Sheet
Food Processor
Salad:
- 1 pound Brussels Sprouts
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
Dressing:
- 1 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 large garlic clove minced
- 2 teaspoon anchovy paste or 3 anchovies, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
- 3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Croutons:
- 4 cups bite-sized cubes of focaccia or sourdough
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/4 teaspoon Dried Italian Herb mix
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Dressing:
Add the egg yolk, lemon juice, garlic, anchovy paste, Parmesan Cheese, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper to a food processor and blend until smooth.
While the food processor running, add the oil in a thin, steady stream.
Taste. Add more salt & pepper if needed.
You can make the dressing a few days ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. (you will bring back to room temp and whisk before serving)
Croutons:
Preheat the oven to 375° F.
In a large bowl toss together focaccia pieces, olive oil, salt, pepper, dried herb mix and garlic
Place the seasoned croutons on a rimmed baking sheet.
Cook the croutons in the oven until they are toasted and crispy, approximately 8 minutes.
Salad:
Place grater disc into food processor and shred brussels sprouts.
If you do not have disc grater you can slice your brussels sprouts into thin ribbons.
Place brussels sprouts into a large serving bowl and mix together with the blueberries and the croutons.
Pour 3/4 of dressing over top and toss. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed and/or remaining dressing if you desire, or serve along side for individuals to add.
Add additional shredded parmesan before you serve.