Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad is a fresh twist on the classic, with thinly shaved Brussels sprouts, creamy lemon-garlic dressing, and crunchy cashews for the perfect crisp, refreshing side!
Here is Why This Brussels Sprouts Salad Recipe Works
Brussels, but better: Shaved Brussels sprouts add way more texture and flavor than the usual Caesar greens.
Homemade Caesar magic: Forget the bottled stuff. This zesty lemon garlic dressing has all the bold Caesar flavors, made right in your kitchen.
Cashews for the win: Who needs croutons? Cashews bring a satisfying crunch and a little something different.
Easy but impressive: With simple ingredients and minimal prep, you’ll look like a salad genius in no time!
The Ingredients
- Produce: Brussels sprouts, parsley, garlic, lemon
- Pantry: Olive oil, cashew nuts, Anchovies
- Pantry seasonings: Salt, Worcestershire sauce
- Condiments: Dijon mustard, plain yellow mustard, mayonnaise
Variations
Smoky Almond Brussels Caesar Salad: Swap cashews for ½ cup of smoked almonds and add ¼ cup of crumbled bacon.
Panko Crunch Brussel Sprout Salad: Replace cashews with ½ cup of toasted panko and ¼ cup grated Parmesan.
Avocado Caesar Brussels Salad: Toss in one diced avocado.
Tips for Success
- Use a mandolin or food processor to get those Brussels sprouts as thin as possible.
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice brings out a brighter, tangier flavor but bottled juice will work in a pinch.
- Make sure the garlic and anchovies are mashed into a smooth paste for a dressing that’s rich and evenly flavored. No big chunks allowed!
- Toss in the cashews right before serving to keep them nice and crunchy.
Storage
Refrigerate: Place the salad in an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days. Note that the Brussels sprouts may soften a bit as they sit, but they’ll still taste great.
Freezing: This salad isn’t ideal for freezing.
Brussels Caesar Salad: Bold, Zesty, and Crunchy
This Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad is a fresh, flavorful twist that’ll make you forget about boring greens! With crisp Brussels, zesty dressing, and crunchy cashews, it’s a satisfying dish that’s simple enough for any day yet packed with bold taste.
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Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad With Casaer Dressing
Ingredients
- 1-½ pounds of brussels sprouts
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
Caesar Dressing:
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 anchovies
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon plain yellow mustard
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
- ⅔ cup olive oil
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- ½ cup cashew nuts
Instructions
- Wash the brussels sprouts, trim the ends and remove any discolored leaves. Slice the brussels spouts just as thin as you possibly can with either a food processor or a mandolin. Transfer to a large salad bowl, add the chopped parsley and set aside while you make the dressing.
- In a large bowl add the minced garlic, salt and the anchovies. Using the back of a fork, mash and mix the garlic, salt and anchovies until you have a paste. Mix in the mustards and worcestershire sauce. With a small whip mix in the lemon juice, olive oil and the mayonnaise until well incorporated, thick and creamy.
- Pour the dressing over the shaved brussels sprouts, add the cashew nuts and toss together.
Laura G
Tuesday 10th of January 2017
This is delish! I'm so glad you posted it, we love Brussels sprouts and this certainly will be a favorite of ours. kI thought the anchovies wouldn't smash, but kept at it, and they cooperated. I'm thankful for you two and this wonderful site, my go-to when I'm looking for something different and new.
Pat
Tuesday 10th of January 2017
Hi, Laura, I am so happy you enjoyed this salad---and our site! This is a great salad for anytime of the year! Thanks for all your comments. :)