This brussels sprout Caesar salad is a delicious seasonal spin on the classic. It’s both raw and roasted brussels sprouts with crunchy croutons tossed in an easy homemade Caesar dressing. It’s the ideal cool-weather salad to serve alongside hearty mains, and it’s ready in 45 minutes!
This Brussels sprouts Caesar salad brings together two things I truly love: deeply roasted Brussels sprouts and a classic, garlicky Caesar dressing. It’s the kind of salad that feels hearty and satisfying, especially in cooler months, but still has that bright, punchy flavor you want from a Caesar. It’s familiar, but with just enough of a twist to keep it interesting.
For the salad itself, I use a mix of raw and roasted Brussels sprouts, which gives you the best of both worlds. The roasted sprouts develop a sweet, nutty depth when tossed with olive oil and sea salt, while the raw ones keep everything crisp and fresh. Add in crunchy homemade croutons (or crispy chickpeas if that’s what you’ve got), and suddenly this salad has real texture and staying power.
The dressing is a quick, no-fuss Caesar made with mayonnaise instead of raw eggs, which makes it easy and reliable. It’s creamy and rich, with plenty of garlic, sharp parmesan, fresh lemon juice, Dijon, and anchovy paste for that classic savory backbone. Tossed all together, this is the kind of salad that wins over even the most skeptical vegetable eaters—and one I make on repeat once Brussels sprouts are in season.
Can I omit the anchovy paste? While anchovy paste gives Caesar salad its familiar, recognizable flavor, you can substitute finely chopped capers if needed to keep the dressing vegetarian.
How to shave brussels sprouts for a salad
The easiest way to shave brussels sprouts for salad is to cut them in half, lay them flat-side down on your cutting board, then thinly slice them.
You can also use a mandoline but make sure to use the safety guard to protect your fingers from the sharp blade. A food processor with a slicer attachment works well, too. If you’re short on time, you can often find pre-shaved brussels sprouts at the grocery store.
Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad Recipe
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Ingredients
- ▢ 2 lb brussels sprouts
- ▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ▢ ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ▢ 3 cup homemade croutons (see notes)
The Dressing
- ▢ ¼ cup neutral-flavored mayonnaise
- ▢ 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- ▢ 2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh is best!)
- ▢ 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- ▢ ½ teaspoon dijon mustard
- ▢ 1 small clove garlic (finely minced)
- ▢ 1 pinch EACH: salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut 1 ½ lb of the brussels in half, put them on a baking sheet, and toss them in the olive oil and salt. Put the brussels into the oven and roast them for 15-20 minutes, until they are tender and brown in spots. 2 lb brussels sprouts, 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Shave the remaining brussels by cutting them in half, laying the flat sides down, and then thinly slicing them. 2 lb brussels sprouts, 3 cup homemade croutons
- Make the dressing by whisking the dressing ingredients in a small-sized bowl. ¼ cup neutral-flavored mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon anchovy paste, ½ teaspoon dijon mustard, 1 small clove garlic, 1 pinch EACH: salt and pepper
- To assemble the brussels sprouts caesar salad, put the roasted brussels into a salad bowl. Add the shaved brussels and croutons and pour the dressing over the top. Toss well and then serve right away.
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Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 lb brussels sprouts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 3 cup homemade croutons , see notes
The Dressing
- ¼ cup neutral-flavored mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice , fresh is best!
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- ½ teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 small clove garlic , finely minced
- 1 pinch EACH: salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut 1 ½ lb of the brussels in half, put them on a baking sheet, and toss them in the olive oil and salt. Put the brussels into the oven and roast them for 15-20 minutes, until they are tender and brown in spots. 2 lb brussels sprouts, 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Shave the remaining brussels by cutting them in half, laying the flat sides down, and then thinly slicing them. 2 lb brussels sprouts, 3 cup homemade croutons
- Make the dressing by whisking the dressing ingredients in a small-sized bowl. ¼ cup neutral-flavored mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon anchovy paste, ½ teaspoon dijon mustard, 1 small clove garlic, 1 pinch EACH: salt and pepper
- To assemble the brussels sprouts caesar salad, put the roasted brussels into a salad bowl. Add the shaved brussels and croutons and pour the dressing over the top. Toss well and then serve right away.
Notes
https://www.theendlessmeal.com/roasted-brussels-sprouts-caesar-salad/
