Creamy, tangy, and crunchy, our Brussels sprouts Caesar salad starts with the raw crispiness of the Brussels sprouts smothered in a creamy, mayo Caesar dressing, topped with bacon and croutons. If you've never liked Brussels sprouts, you're going to now--you're welcome.
Ingredients
- ½ baguette , cut into cubes, divided
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 8 slices bacon , divided
- 2 anchovys fillets
- 6 cloves garlic , finely minced or grated
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 0.5 cups mayonnaise
- 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese , divided
- 2 lemons , juiced
- 0.25 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 2 pounds Brussels sprouts
Instructions
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1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Toss baguette cubes with olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, in a large bowl. Place on a baking sheet.
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Place a wire cooling rack on a separate baking sheet; lay bacon slices on top.
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Bake bacon and baguette cubes in the preheated oven until bacon is browned and baguette is toasted, about 15 minutes; make sure to turn the bread halfway through. Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature. Finely chop bacon.
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Mash anchovy fillets, garlic, and mustard together with a fork in a large salad bowl. Add mayonnaise, 1/2 of the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, lemon juice, Worcestershire, and season with salt and pepper. Whisk dressing until well combined.
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Shave Brussels sprouts using a mandolin; place into the bowl with the dressing. Add 1/2 of the bacon and croutons; toss until well coated. Serve with remaining Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, croutons, and bacon on top.
Nutrition Facts
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