Description
This Warm Brussels Sprout Caesar Salad offers a delightful twist on the classic Caesar salad by featuring sautéed Brussels sprouts that are golden, tender, and crispy at the edges. Tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing with garlic, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese, this flavorful salad is perfect as a side dish or a light meal. Garnished with crunchy croutons or toasted breadcrumbs and optional anchovies or extra Parmesan, it’s a comforting and nutritious dish ideal for fall or any time you crave a warm vegetable salad with bold flavors.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved or thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup Caesar dressing (homemade or store-bought)
- Juice of ½ lemon
- ½ cup croutons or toasted breadcrumbs
- Optional: extra shaved Parmesan and anchovies for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Warm the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted and hot.
- Sauté the Brussels sprouts: Add the trimmed and halved or sliced Brussels sprouts to the skillet and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown with crispy edges and tender inside.
- Add garlic: In the last 1 to 2 minutes of cooking, stir in the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute, being careful not to burn it.
- Season: Remove the skillet from heat and season the Brussels sprouts with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss with dressing: Transfer the warm Brussels sprouts to a bowl and toss them with the Caesar dressing, lemon juice, and grated Parmesan cheese until everything is well coated.
- Garnish and serve: Top the salad with croutons or toasted breadcrumbs for crunch. Optionally, garnish with extra shaved Parmesan and anchovies. Serve the salad warm for best flavor.
Notes
- For added texture and visual appeal, slice some Brussels sprouts thinly while leaving others halved.
- This salad pairs wonderfully with grilled chicken or steak for a complete meal.
- Use a garlicky Caesar dressing to enhance the bold flavors of the dish.
- To keep the recipe vegetarian, ensure the Caesar dressing does not contain anchovies.
