Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad

ByDiane
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If you like Caesar Salad, just wait until you take a look at this one… it’s heartier than ordinary Caesar Salad, it’s made with Brussels Sprouts… and it’s so simple and delicious it’ll be your new favorite salad.          
 

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It’s made with Brussels sprouts!

I am a huge Brussels sprouts fan.

I can still remember the first time I had them.

A friend made them with some butter and bread crumbs and I thought they were out-of-this-world delicious!

They have become one of my favorite vegetables, and they make this Caesar salad over the top fantastic! Brussels Sprouts       Aren’t they CUTE!

Really, they fill you up way better than lettuce, so they are just perfect for this salad. Sliced Brussels Sprouts @createdbydiane 

They have such an incredible crunch, sliced Brussels sprouts stay crisp for days after they are sliced.     brussels sprouts in a food processor 

It’s easiest I’ve found to slice them in a food processor with the slicing blade attached.

Just pile them into the chamber and start slicing.

sliced Brussels sprouts from @createdbydiane 

In minutes you can slice pounds of Brussels sprouts.

Alternatively, you can slice them with a knife, it may take a bit longer but really this salad will be worth it. Slice them thin.

Garlic Toast for Caesar Salad @createdbydiane

Croutons are typically found in a Caesar salad, mine are just bigger!

I brushed sliced baguette with melted butter and garlic and toasted it in a pan over medium heat.   Slicing Parmesan Cheese @createdbydiane

The parmesan cheese (Oh, the parmesan cheese… how wonderful it is!).

To create large thin slices I used a vegetable peeler and created large slivers.

Grated will work well too. I usually have a go big or go home attitude, which probably explains the bread and the cheese!

 

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I like a little added diced red onion and then… the dressing.

Select a great Caesar dressing… with a salad like this, the dressing is the most important part! Buy the best one your can find.

brussles sprouts caesar salad recipe createdbydiane.com

ANOTHER great way to enjoy this hearty salad is to saute the brussels sprouts, not long, just about a minute in a really hot skillet I use cast iron, and this will then become a salad on a whole new level.

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This salad stays so crunchy even after it’s mixed with the dressing!

Add this to your menu and you may be surprised by who ends up liking Brussels sprouts! Slicing a whole bunch of Brussels sprouts at the beginning of the week and having them on hand makes it easy to whip this salad up in minutes (add some chicken if you like, too!).

Be sure to print out my Creamy Caesar Dressing

 

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4.78 from 18 votes

Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad

a hearty Brussels sprouts salad with the great flavors of a Caesar salad, you can eat it cold, or saute the Brussels sprouts for a great warm salad.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Diane Schmidt - createdbydiane.com

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 lbs Brussels sprouts
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 -1/2 cup Caesar Dressing
  • parmesan cheese
  • bread toasted with garlic butter
  • add salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a food processor on the slice setting, process the Brussels sprouts.
  • Mix in the diced red onion.
  • Pour on the dressing and toss the dressing into the salad or shake between two bowls until the dressing has covered all the Brussels sprouts.
  • Top with parmesan cheese and toasted garlic bread.

 

 

 

 

 

Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad recipe from @createdbydiane

192 Comments

  5. 5 stars
    What a neat spin on Caesar salad! I will have to try this recipe out. Brussels Sprouts are a favorite of mine.

    I would use the Marzetti Simply Dressed Dressing in pasta salads and in wraps.

    thank you for the opportunity to win this 🙂

    lola_violets_2010{at}yahoo{dot}com

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  7. 5 stars
    I will have to make your recipe! It looks so delicious! I am going to use the Light Caesar Salad dressing by Marzetti-it tastes so good, and make a wonderful Caesar Salad!

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  9. Most people can’t eat Brussel sprouts because there is a natural chemical the plant puts out that a lot of humans don’t like on there taste buds. But they are really good for you if you like that taste.

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  20. 5 stars
    I would love to use the ranch salad dressing to make some ranch flavored crusted chicken paired with some fresh greens.

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  27. I would use the ginger sesame salad dressing to marinate chicken breasts and then pour the dressing over an asian chicken salad with marinated chicken, broccoli slaw and chopped red bell peppers.

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  31. I would use Marzetti Simply Dressed refrigerated salad dressings to make Caesar Seafood Salad.
    tcarolinep at gmail dot com

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  34. I actually made a Brussels sprouts salad over the holidays! I’d use the Ginger Sesame Salad Dressing to make the Ginger Sesame Noodles. Yum!

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  43. I like to use Marzetti Salad Dressings as a marinade for meat and vegetables when cooking for my family. The Caesar one would be great on my husband’s favorite- chicken caesar salad.

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  47. How will you use Marzetti Simply Dressed refrigerated salad dressings to make fresh and simple meals for you and your family?

    I’d use them to make a variety of salads to serve my grandchildren when they visit. Always have to promote healthy eating (get your greens!)

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  51. I like to use the Caesar Salad Dressing to make Chicken Caesar salad for lunch or dinner for my family and I.

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  54. I would use Strawberry Poppyseed and make an amazing kale salad with blue cheese, almond slices and strawberries!
    stephanievollowitz at yahoo dot com

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  68. We already use their products. They are extremely local to us. So local, in fact, that I once almost rented out a huge old farmhouse they own.

    Their dressings are fantastic and I use them on everything from the most common in our house: Ceasar salad – to marinating cuts of meat before grilling them.

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  72. I’d love to do something with pasta & chicken & veggies 🙂 Make a pasta salad, maybe throw in some lettuce too. I would definitely need to look up some recipes though because I’m not very creative and I know people have great ideas out there that I can use 🙂

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  94. I would use Simply Dressed® Caesar Salad Dressing to make our favorite Chicken Caesar salad.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  100. i love marzetti’s dressings. And i can get my kids to eat pretty much anything if it’s paired with Ranch.

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  102. 5 stars
    I would use the Light Red Wine Italian Vinaigrette to make a cucumber and tomato salad for my family!

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  119. I would use the Blue Cheese dressing to top our chef’s salad, once a week we do big salads for dinner and this dressing sounds great, I can’t wait to try it.

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  120. I would use the Marzetti Simply Dressed refrigerated salad dressings on my favorite caesar salad.

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  124. i would use the Ginger Sesame Salad Dressing to make a stir fry for my family.

    kport207 at gmail dot com

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  129. I’m not so creative in the kitchen so I’ll have to look up some recipes but I can’t wait to try it!!

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  133. 4 stars
    I eat a lot of salads and like to mix up the ingredients. Chicken is my favorite protein for salads. This dressing looks yummy.
    Thanks for the contest.

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  139. I think I’ll have to try the recipe you posted with the brussel sprouts, I love them and I’ve never seen a dish like that before!

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  142. Perhaps I’ll pour Marzetti Simply Dressed Pomegranate Vinaigrette over spinach, mango, strawberries, goat cheese, and walnuts.

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  185. I’ll use Marzetti Simply Dressed with grilled chicken and packaged salad mix to prepare a quick and healthy meal.

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  186. I would make a Peach Jicama Salad using the Simply Dressed Champagne Salad Dressing and serve it with baked salmon marinated in the Simply Dressed Ginger Sesame Salad Dressing.

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