Description
A fresh and crunchy Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad featuring finely shaved Brussels sprouts tossed in creamy homemade Caesar dressing, topped with shaved Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and crispy homemade croutons for added texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts (finely shaved)
- ½ cup homemade Caesar dressing
- ⅓ cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (shaved)
- Sea salt (to taste)
Croutons
- ⅔ cup artisan bread (whole wheat boule, sourdough, focaccia, ciabatta, or baguette; ripped into small ¼” pieces)
- Olive oil (for tossing bread, approx. 1-2 tbsp)
- Kosher salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare Croutons: Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Place the torn pieces of bread on a rimmed baking sheet, then toss them with olive oil and kosher salt to coat evenly. Bake for 7 minutes or until the bread pieces are crispy and golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside until ready to serve the salad.
- Shave Brussels Sprouts: Using a sharp knife or mandoline, finely shave the Brussels sprouts into thin strips. Place the shaved Brussels sprouts into a large serving bowl.
- Toss with Dressing: Pour the homemade Caesar dressing over the shaved Brussels sprouts and toss thoroughly to ensure all sprouts are well coated with the dressing.
- Add Cheese: Add the shaved Parmigiano Reggiano cheese to the dressed Brussels sprouts and toss again gently to distribute the cheese evenly throughout the salad.
- Combine and Serve: If serving immediately, add the homemade croutons to the salad and toss one final time to mix evenly. Season with sea salt to taste if desired. Serve fresh.
Notes
- To finely shave Brussels sprouts, trim the stem and remove any damaged outer leaves, then slice thinly from top to bottom with a sharp knife or mandoline.
- Homemade Caesar dressing typically includes ingredients like anchovies, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, egg yolk or mayonnaise, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese. Adjust dressing quantity to taste.
- For vegan or vegetarian modifications, substitute the Caesar dressing with a plant-based alternative and omit or replace the Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
- The croutons can be customized by using your favorite bread type and seasoning with various herbs for extra flavor.
- This salad is best served immediately to maintain the crisp texture of the Brussels sprouts and croutons.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Brussels sprouts salad, shaved Brussels sprouts, Caesar salad, homemade Caesar dressing, crunchy salad, croutons, healthy salad
