Shaved Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad
This twist on a classic caesar salad is made with finely chopped kale, shaved brussels sprouts, and easy homemade croutons!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 733kcal
Ingredients
Croutons
- 2 cups torn bread pieces we like to use ciabatta bread
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Caesar salad
- 2 cups shredded kale
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 16 oz brussels sprouts stems removed and thinly sliced/shaved
- 1/4 cup shaved parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup caesar salad dressing
Garnishes
- lemon slices
- sprinkle of black pepper
Instructions
Prepare
- Preheat oven to 400°F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Make the croutons
- While the oven is preheating, add the torn bread pieces to a mixing bowl.
- To the bowl, add olive oil, salt, and pepper and toss to combine.
- Spread into a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and crunchy.
Massage kale
- Add the kale to another mixing bowl and add the olive oil and salt. Using your hands, massage the kale with the oil and salt for about 3-5 minutes, until softened and a bit darker in color.
Make salad
- To the massaged kale, add the brussels sprouts, parmesan cheese, croutons, and dressing, tossing to fully combine.
- Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired.
Notes
- I've estimated this serves about 4, but the exact number of servings and the serving size are up to you.
- If you'd like to make a homemade caesar salad dressing, give my version a try (the bolded text is a link to that recipe).
Nutrition
Calories: 733kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 1663mg | Potassium: 665mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1971IU | Vitamin C: 107mg | Calcium: 318mg | Iron: 7mg
