Description
This Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad is a fresh twist on the classic, made with thinly sliced Brussels sprouts, crisp romaine, creamy Caesar dressing, shaved Parmesan, and crunchy croutons. It’s bold, satisfying, and perfect as a quick weeknight side or a hearty salad topped with grilled chicken or crispy bacon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly sliced
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup grated or shaved Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup croutons
- ½ cup Caesar dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Optional Add-ins:
- 1 cup grilled chicken, sliced
- ½ cup chickpeas
- ¼ cup crispy bacon bits
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (for extra depth in dressing)
Instructions
- Prepare the Brussels sprouts: Trim the ends and remove any yellow leaves. Thinly slice into ribbons and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Add romaine: Chop the romaine lettuce and add it to the bowl with the Brussels sprouts.
- Mix in vegetables and toppings: Add cherry tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and croutons. Toss gently to combine.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together Caesar dressing and lemon juice. If desired, add Worcestershire sauce for extra flavor.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture. Toss gently until evenly coated.
- Season: Add salt and black pepper to taste.
- Chill (optional): Refrigerate for 10–15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Serve fresh.
Notes
- Slice Brussels sprouts very thinly for the best texture.
- Add croutons just before serving to keep them crunchy.
- For a full meal, top with grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days (croutons may soften).
- If dressing is too thick, thin with a splash of lemon juice or water.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad , Lunch
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (¼ of recipe)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg