Shaved Brussels Sprout Caesar Salad
This Shaved Brussels Sprout Caesar Salad is crisp, creamy, and packed with flavor! Tossed in a tangy Lemon Caesar Dressing, topped with toasted panko and Parmesan—perfect for a side or light meal.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts thinly sliced
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2-3 tbsp olive oil - for toasting the breadcrumbs
- 3-4 white anchovies or regular tinned anchovies, optional
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
For the Lemon Caesar Dressing:
- 1/2 C extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise optional
- 1 ½ lemons juiced
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 3 anchovies white or brown
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Use a sharp knife, mandoline slicer, or food processor to thinly slice the Brussels sprouts.
- Blend olive oil, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, black pepper and anchovies. Add in Parmesan and quickly blend again until smooth and creamy. Check seasoning and adjust if needed.
- In a small skillet over medium heat, toast the panko breadcrumbs with a few tablespoons of olive oil until golden brown, stirring frequently (about 5 minutes). Remove from pan and set aside.
- Place a generous handful of shaved Brussels sprouts on a plate or in a bowl. Drizzle (or toss) with the Lemon Caesar Dressing. Top with your toasted breadcrumbs, extra grate Parmesan, black pepper, and a few anchovies. Then eat up!
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