Shaved Brussels Sprout Caesar Salad

If you think Brussels sprouts are just for the holiday, or that they’re destined to be left behind on the plate, let me change your mind!  This week, I’m making a Shaved Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad that’s crunchy, cheesy, and seriously delicious!  Trust me, once you toss those sprouts with garlicky, buttery breadcrumbs and a zingy Caesar dressing, there won’t be any leftovers.  

My daughter, Isabelle’s favorite thing is a Caesar salad, so I thought here’s another way for her to have a version of her favorite thing.  It did not disappoint her.  She loved the crunch from the sprouts, and the garlicy breadcrumbs were a surprise she wasn’t expecting.  Overall, she gave it a thumbs up!   It’s a great salad or side dish for your favorite protein, or add grilled chicken breast to the salad, and it’s a complete meal.  I know I’m going to add it to my Thanksgiving table this year. I love a fresh salad to go with all the other sides on the table.  However you serve it, let me know what you think!  

Ingredients for shaved Brussels sprouts Caesar Salad:

Raw Brussels Sprouts-  

1 10-ounce bag of shaved Brussels sprouts. If you can’t find them pre-shredded, you will need about 20 whole Brussels sprouts.  If you buy them whole, you can slice them in half and add them to your food processor with the proper blade. Alternatively, you can use a mandoline to carefully slice them as well.  No kitchen tools, don’t worry, use a sharp knife and thinly slice them.  

Butter-  

2 tablespoons of butter.  

Panko Bread Crumbs-  

3/4 cup of seasoned panko bread crumbs.  If you can’t find the seasoned kind, it is ok to use plain.  I’ve opted out of using crispy croutons like classic Caesar salad recipes call for.  If you are partial to them, feel free to make homemade croutons instead.  

Garlic Powder-  

1 teaspoon of garlic powder.

Black Pepper-  

1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.

Parmesan Cheese-  

1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, finely grated (for the breadcrumbs) and a 1/2 cup, shaved into wide strips (for the salad).  

Caesar Dressing-

1/2 cup of homemade Caesar salad dressing, recipe below, or use store-bought. My homemade version is really easy; there is no raw egg/egg yolks or anchovy fillets in it, and it still tastes amazing!  

Ingredients for Caesar dressing

• Garlic-  2 garlic cloves, minced
• Lemon Juice-  2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
• Worcestershire-  1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
• Dijon Mustard-  1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
• Mayonnaise-  1/2 cup of mayonnaise 
• Kosher Salt-  1/4 teaspoon salt
• Black Pepper-  1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
• Parmesan Cheese-  1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1-Toast the Breadcrumbs

Place a large pan over medium heat and melt the butter.  Once melted, add the garlic powder and black pepper, stirring to mix.  

Step 2-  Make the Caesar Dressing

In a medium bowl, combine the minced garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard.  Whisk until everything is combined.  

Step 3-  Prepare the Brussels Sprouts

If using whole Brussels sprouts, shred or thinly slice them until you have about 12 ounces, or use a pre-shredded bag.  When I use the pre-shredded bag, I remove the cores and thinly slice them. My kids don’t love the hard center of the sprout, so I take the extra 5 minutes and thinly slice them. You can definitely skip this step, but in the end, I find it’s worth it!

Step 4-  Assemble the Salad

Place the shaved Brussels sprouts into a large salad bowl.  Add half the Caesar dressing and toss to combine. If the salad needs more dressing, add a little at a time-be careful not to overdress.  Add about half of the toasted breadcrumbs and shaved Parmesan cheese, then toss again.

Step 5- Finish and Serve

Sprinkle the remaining breadcrumbs over the salad and top with extra Parmesan if desired.  Serve and enjoy! 

Give this Shaved Brussels Sprout Caesar Salad a try and see how quickly it becomes a new favorite at your table.  With all that bright, zesty flavor and irresistible crunch, even the skeptics might go back for seconds.  If you do end up with leftovers (but let’s be real, you probably won’t), it holds up great in the fridge for lunch the next day.  Let me know how it goes!  Happy salad-making!  

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Shaved Brussels Sprout Caesar Salad

Yield: 6

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

A fresh twist on Caesar salad with shaved Brussels sprouts, crispy breadcrumbs, and zesty dressing. Quick, crunchy, and full of flavor!

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Ingredients

• 1 10-oz. bag of shaved Brussels sprouts *see note
• 2 tbsps butter
• 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs, seasoned
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated (for breadcrumbs)
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shaved into wide strips (for salad)
• 1/2 cup Caesar dressing, recipe below, or use store-bought

Ingredients for Caesar dressing

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp anchovy paste (ok to leave out)
• 2 tbsps fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated

Instructions

Directions for bread crumbs:

1. Begin by toasting the bread crumbs.  Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat.  After the butter has melted, add the garlic powder and black pepper and stir to combine.
2. Add the bread crumbs and toast until golden brown, stirring occasionally to ensure even browning and to avoid burning.  Once browned, remove breadcrumbs to a bowl.  
3. Add finely grated Parmesan cheese to breadcrumbs and stir to combine.  Set aside until ready to toss the salad.
4. If making homemade dressing, prepare that now.  

Directions for dressing:

1. Use a medium-sized bowl, add minced garlic, anchovy paste, fresh lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Whisk everything together.
2. Add mayonnaise, salt, and pepper, whisk again.
3. Add finely grated parmesan cheese, stir to combine. Set aside until ready to toss salad.  

Directions for Salad:

1. Add shredded/shaved sprouts to a bowl.  
2. Add half of the dressing and toss to combine. Then add more as needed.  There is nothing worse than an overdressed salad.  
3. Add about 1/2 of the toasted breadcrumbs and shaved Parmesan cheese and toss again.
4. Top with remaining breadcrumbs and more finely grated Parmesan cheese and serve.  

Notes

1.  You can also buy whole Brussels sprouts and thinly slice or use a food processor to shred them. The amount will vary depending on how big the sprouts are. You need about 10 ounces, which is roughly 20 whole Brussels sprouts.
2. My kids don’t like the big pieces of Brussels sprouts, so I take the extra 5 minutes and cut them into strips.  
3.  If you can’t find seasoned panko bread crumbs, it's ok to use plain.  

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 512Total Fat: 31gSaturated Fat: 11gUnsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 1336mgCarbohydrates: 44gFiber: 8gSugar: 3gProtein: 19g

I have included an estimation of the nutrition information for this recipe. However, always remember a recipe is so much more than just nutritional content, and these numbers do not need to dictate your food choices. Please don’t forget that both your body and soul need nourishment! The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation

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