Brussel Sprout Caesar Salad

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Brussel Sprout Caesar Salad

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

30 minutes

Yield

4

This Brussel Sprout Caesar Salad will knock your socks off. It'll completely transform everything you thought brussel sprouts and caesar salad could be!

Okay, brussel sprouts always get such a bad reputation. Most people think of them as those little green balls that your grandma boiled and put absolutely no flavor or seasoning on. We all probably dreaded seeing these on our plate as a kid. Myself included. BUT let me tell you, my perception of brussel sprouts as an adult has definitely changed, and there are so many great ways to use them, like this shredded Brussel Sprout Caesar Salad.

brussel sprout caesar salad in serving dish on countertop.

❤️ Why You’ll Love Brussel Sprout Caesar Salad

  • Quick: Make it in under 45-minutes
  • Diet-Friendly: It’s vegan-friendly or could be made vegetarian 
  • Versatile: It is the perfect side dish or main course
Close-up of brussel sprout caesar salad in serving bowl.

🍲 Ingredients

Brussel Sprouts – Brussel sprouts do not lack in benefits. These little veggies are low in calories, but high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. In particular, vitamin K which is necessary to prevent blood clotting and to keep your bones healthy. Brussel sprouts are also rich in antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids that are always needed in a diet that doesn’t contain fish or seafood, and last but not least, they can help reduce inflammation. 

Brussel sprout caesar salad in serving bowl

👩‍🍳 How to Make Brussel Sprout Caesar Salad

It’s this simple. Follow these steps:

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400F and live two baking sheets with parchment paper
  2. To one baking sheet add the potatoes and bread. Dust with the 3 tbsp. of olive oil and salt and pepper. Cook for around 25-30 minutes, turning them occasionally to avoid any burning
  3. To the other baking sheet add the brussel sprouts and dust with the garlic powder and umami powder.  bake for 20 minutes and turn halfway through to promote even cooking.  Watch closely to avoid burning
  4. While that bakes, prepare the dressing by adding all the ingredients to a jar and shake to combine
  5. Let the other ingredients cool, then combine everything in a large mixing bowl, drizzle with your desired amount of dressing, and dust with the parmesan cheese

That. Is. It. You can thank me later by leaving a starred review and comment below 😉


🗒 Substitutions

  • Lemon: If you do not have lemon for the dressing you can use white vinegar
  • Vegan Parmesan: My favourite vegan parm is by VioLife
  • Potatoes: You can omit the potatoes entirely if you don’t fancy them, just use less dressing when drizzling at the end


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👝 How to Store Leftovers

This is best eaten fresh but since it is made with brussel sprouts vs. regular lettuce, it won’t get soggy as quickly. If possible though, store the dressing on its own and drizzle on when you’re ready-to-eat. The dressing with last 5 days in a tightly sealed jar in the fridge.

🤔 Common Questions

Is broccoli or brussel sprouts better for you?

Broccoli is higher in calories, fat, and carbs but higher in calcium, iron and B vitamins. However, both these green veggies are good-for-you!

Can brussel sprouts give you gas?

Yes! Consuming too many brussel sprouts can make you gassy and bloated. Our bodies can’t digest the raffinose in them and it’s instead fermented by bacteria in our colon. Hence the farts!

Brussel Sprout Caesar Salad

4.79 from 23 votes
This Brussel Sprout Caesar Salad will knock your socks off. It’ll completely transform everything you thought brussel sprouts and caesar salad could be!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Vegetarian, Vegan Meals
Cuisine Italian-Inspired
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

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Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400F and live two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • To one baking sheet add the potatoes and bread.  Dust with the 3 tbsp. of olive oil and salt and pepper. Cook for around 25-30 minutes, turning them occasionally to avoid any burning.
  • To the other baking sheet add the brussel sprouts and dust with the garlic powder and umami powder.  bake for 20 minutes and turn halfway through to promote even cooking.  Watch closely to avoid burning.
  • While that bakes, prepare the dressing by adding all the ingredients to a jar and shake to combine.
  • Let the other ingredients cool, then combine everything in a large mixing bowl, drizzle with your desired amount of dressing and dust with the parmesan cheese.
  • That. Is. It. You can thank me later by leaving a starred review and comment below 😉

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Notes

If you do not have lemon for the dressing you can use white vinegar.
My favourite vegan parm is by VioLife
You can omit the potatoes entirely if you don’t fancy them, just use less dressing when drizzling at the end.
The dressing with last 5 days in a tightly sealed jar in the fridge.
Review This Recipe Let us know how it was!
Mary Trzeciak

5 stars
This was delicious! 10/10 will make over and over again.

Maria Koutsogiannis

thank you so much, Mary! This makes me so happy!

Jess

I will be making this for my meal prep lunches this week… Looks amazing!! Is there a specific way to heat this up or just pop in the microwave? 🙂

Maria Koutsogiannis

I would recommend eating it cold! The crutons will go soggy and the dressing will not hold in the microwave!

Stefanie Phelps

5 stars
Delicious and creative as are all your recipes. Written on a permanent recipe card it was that good. Thank you for inspiring delicious cooking.

Maria Koutsogiannis

thank you so much for the love, stefanie!

Jessica Kremenik

5 stars
Maria, you have made me a believer in Brussel Sprouts. This was such a great twist on them. I loved them in a more shredded form, and the ceasar dressing was a,”chef’s kiss”. I even flash fried some of the capers for a added crunch. Bravo, on making Brussels Sprouts more than just the slimy boiled ones from times past.

Maria Koutsogiannis

THIS SALAD IS LEGIT RIGHT?

Roxanne Rheault

5 stars
My bf and I made this and we LOVED IT. We questioned some of the ingredients at first but just went with it and have 0 regrets!! We do want to try adding some grated garlic into the sauce next time cause we think that’ll be yummy too but honestly 10/10 recommend

Maria Koutsogiannis

HELLL YES! LOVE THAT FOR YOU SO MUCH!

Mary Farradj

Delicious!!!! I dont love kale so used spinach / lettuce mix…. Was so good!! Made gf bread cubes too- perfect lunch♥️Thank you!

Kirstie Mann

5 stars
super easy and yummy. Great twist on a Caesar salad. Definitely making again.

Maria Koutsogiannis

Glad you liked this one, Kirstie!!!

Rachael Ainsworth

5 stars
Absolutely loved this! It’s easy to make and so comforting. The dressing is divine! I will definitely make this again. Thank you 🙂

Maria Koutsogiannis

thank you so much hun! isn’t it just the best recipe?!

Jhesica Gristwood

5 stars
So yummy! I have never been a huge fan of brussel sprouts but this is a delicious way to diversify your diet and eat good food! Would 100% recommend!

Maria Koutsogiannis

thank you so much for the love hun! I just loved this salad!! isn’t it so special!!!

Kristen

5 stars
Loved this! Really fun way to eat your brussel sprouts.

Maria Koutsogiannis

Aren’t they just the best?!!?

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