Brussel Sprout Caesar Salad

Name: Easy Healthy Brussels Sprout Caesar Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 lb brussel sprouts; 4 oz pancetta; ½ tsp salt; ½ tsp pepper; 1 tsp olive oil; ½ cup croutons; shaved parmesan for garnish; 5 anchovies; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp lemon juice; ½ tsp lemon juice; 2 tsp worcestershire; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup plain greek yogurt; ¼ cup parmesan cheese shredded; 3 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 tsp salt; 2 tsp pepper

by Marvelous Munch

2 Servings

30 min

Brussel Sprout Caesar Salad, made as a classic with a twist and extra pancetta of course. Caesar salad is everyone’s go-to for a salad, wether it be the main course or the dinner salad before the entree. Either way you have it, there is something just so delicious and simple about a caesar salad that makes us all want more. This twist swaps classic romaine with brussel sprouts and adds in some salty pancetta. Made with a lighted up greek yogurt Caesar dressing and topped with crust croutons and parmesan, you” be sure to make this dish a new repeat.

Let’s talk about the dressing for this Brussel Sprout Caesar Salad. As with any salad, the dressing makes the salad and a caesar dressing is no exception. Most creamy dressings involve mayo or eggs, and the lightened up versions are just too oily to call themselves a caesar if you ask me. Adding mayo to dress a salad does not sound right to me. We wanted to keep the same thick consistency and classic flavor but a little healthier. Instead of mayo we used plain non-fat greek yogurt. Greek yogurt is really the end all be all of healthy swaps. Now, I am not stating that this dressing is the healthiest thing on the plant, but it is a heck of a lot better than a mayo based dressing.

Brussel sprouts get a bad reputation most of the time. Many people hate them and will only endure them when they are covered in bacon and maple syrup at Thanksgiving. But, cooked right, the flavors can be divine. This Brussel Sprout Caesar Salad is perfect to make for someone who is on the fence about brussel sprouts. Anything made salty with brussel sprouts works well and the anchovies in the caesar dressing and the pancetta brings out the perfect amount of salt brussels naturally need. Make it for them and let us know!

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Brussel Sprout Caesar Salad

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Yield 2 Servings
Time spent: Prep time: 15 Minutes Cook time: 15 Minutes Total time: 30 min

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Ingredients

Brussel Sprout Salad

1 lb brussel sprouts
4 oz pancetta
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
1 tsp olive oil
½ cup croutons
shaved parmesan for garnish

Lightened Up Caesar Dressing

5 anchovies
3 cloves garlic
1 tbsp lemon juice
½ tsp lemon juice
2 tsp worcestershire
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup plain greek yogurt
¼ cup parmesan cheese shredded
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp salt
2 tsp pepper

Instructions

In a blender add all caesar dressing ingredients and blend well. Set aside or in fridge until ready to use
On a chopping board cut the bottoms and first layer of leaves from the brussel sprouts
Next shave brussel sprouts by thinly slicing each brussel sprout and add to a bowl
Dice up pancetta, in large frying pan over medium heat add pancetta to pan
Cook until done and then remove pancetta and drain grease
Cook until done and then remove pancetta and drain grease
Cook over medium heat until some of the shaved brussels begin to crisp up
Spoon out shaved brussels into serving dish to not keep any extra oil that might be at the bottom of the pan
Sprinkle pancetta on top and toss. Spoon in desired amount of dressing and toss again
Garnish with croutons and shaved parmesan. Serve and enjoy!

Comments

Tina on Feb 16, 2021

Do all of the Brussel sprouts get cooked

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- Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Feb 16, 2021
  
  Yes, cook until crisp / tender to your liking. I like mine slightly caramelized which takes a bit longer.
  
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Jodi DeJong on Feb 16, 2021

What could you use in place of anchovies?

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- Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Feb 16, 2021
  
  Worcestershire, Asian fish sauce, shrimp paste, capers. If none of this appeals to you, simply leave them out. Taste the dressing and add more lemon juice, garlic or Worcestershire until you find a good balance of salt / acid to your liking.
  
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- Jodi DeJong on Feb 16, 2021
  
  Oooh capers! Great idea :D Thanks!
  
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