Brussels Sprout Caesar Salad
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Brussels Sprout Caesar Salad
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This caesar salad with roasted Brussels sprouts and crispy pancetta is dressed with a homemade creamy caesar dressing and topped with homemade croutons.
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Ingredients
Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing (Makes 1 cup)
- 3/4 cup mayo
- 5 anchovy filets (ground to a paste)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced or pressed)
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts (rinsed, stems removed. Large ones quartered, small ones halved.)
- 4 ounces diced pancetta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Homemade Croutons
- day old french bread (sliced into cubes (2 cups))
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese
Salad
- 2 heads romaine (washed, dried, and cut into 1 inch pieces (about 6 cups))
- Garnish: Additional grated parmesan cheese and lemon wedges
Instructions
Creamy Caesar Dressing
- Using a mortar and pestle, add in the anchovies and garlic. Mash until they form a paste. If you don't have that tool, you can finely mince.
- In a food processor, add all the dressing ingredients: anchovy and garlic paste, mayo, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, dijon, Worcestershire, parmesan cheese, and freshly ground black pepper. Blend until all ingredients are combined. Taste and adjust seasoning such as salt and lemon juice. For consistency, you can add more mayo, but it will thicken once refrigerated.
- Place in refrigerator in air tight container until ready for use [see note #1]
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Preheat oven to 425 F.
- Rinse Brussels sprouts and trim off the ends. Remove any outer leaves that are wilting. For the larger sprouts, quarter them and the smaller ones halve. Set aside.
- In a cast iron skillet over medium high heat, add in the diced pancetta. Cook for 5 minutes. Add in the Brussels sprouts and 1 tbsp olive oil. Allow the sprouts to sear and develop a nice char for 8 minutes.
- Turn the stovetop off and place the cast iron in the oven for 15 minutes, removing and tossing the Brussels halfway through.
- Once they are done roasting, remove from the cast iron and allow them to cool while you prep the croutons and salad.
Homemade Croutons
- In a small bowl add: cubed bread, 3 tbsp olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, and parmesan. Toss till coated.
- Place on a small baking sheet and place in the oven for 5 minutes until crisp.
Assemble the salad
- In a large bowl, add the romaine, Brussels sprouts/pancetta, and croutons. (If you aren't serving right away, wait to dress the salad or the lettuce will wilt).
- When ready to serve add a few tbsp of creamy caesar dressing and toss with tongs or salad spoons to coat the leaves. It's best to under dress the salad at first, then add more as you go.
- Serve in bowls and garnish with additional parmesan cheese over the top and optional lemon wedge on the side.
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Notes
- The cream caesar dressing should be used within a week for best taste and freshness.
- If preparing in advance, you can store the individual components separately then mix together when ready to serve.
- It is better to under dress the salad, then add more as you go.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
686kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
61g
(94%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
23g
Monounsaturated Fat
23g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
860mg
(36%)
Potassium
1359mg
(39%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
28249IU
(565%)
Vitamin C
114mg
(127%)
Calcium
259mg
(26%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 686 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 686kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 61g | 94% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23g | 135% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 860mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 1359mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 28249IU | 565% |
| Vitamin C | 114mg | 127% |
| Calcium | 259mg | 26% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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