Description

This Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad is a crisp and refreshing dish featuring finely shaved Brussels sprouts tossed in a creamy homemade Caesar dressing, topped with shaved Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, and crunchy homemade croutons made from artisan bread. It’s a perfect, light salad that combines fresh, nutty, and savory flavors with delightful textures.

Ingredients

Scale

Salad

1 lb Brussels sprouts (finely shaved)
½ cup homemade Caesar dressing
⅓ cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (shaved)
Sea salt (to taste)

Croutons

⅔ cup artisan bread (whole wheat boule, sourdough, focaccia, ciabatta, or a baguette), ripped into small ¼” pieces
Olive oil (amount sufficient to toss bread pieces)
Kosher salt (to taste)

Instructions

Prepare Croutons: Preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC). Place the torn bread pieces on a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with kosher salt. Toss to coat the bread evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for about 7 minutes or until the croutons are crispy and golden brown. Remove from oven and set aside until ready to serve.
Shave Brussels Sprouts: Remove the outer leaves of the Brussels sprouts and trim the stem ends. Using a sharp knife or mandoline, finely shave the sprouts into thin strips. Place the shaved Brussels sprouts into a large serving bowl.
Dress the Salad: Pour the homemade Caesar dressing over the shaved Brussels sprouts. Toss thoroughly to ensure all the sprouts are evenly coated with the dressing.
Add Cheese: Add the shaved Parmigiano Reggiano cheese to the dressed Brussels sprouts. Toss again gently to incorporate the cheese throughout the salad.
Combine and Serve: If you are serving the salad immediately, add the prepared croutons to the bowl and toss one final time to mix everything evenly. Adjust seasoning with sea salt as desired. Serve promptly to enjoy the croutons’ crispiness.

Notes

Shaving Brussels sprouts thinly helps mellow their bitter flavor and improves texture in the salad.
Use a sharp knife, mandoline, or food processor with a slicing blade for fine shaving.
Homemade Caesar dressing adds a fresh and flavorful touch, but store-bought dressing can be used as a substitute.
Make croutons fresh to keep them crispy; they will lose crunch if left in the salad too long before serving.
Optionally, you can add lemon juice or zest to brighten the salad further.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Brussels sprouts salad, shaved Brussels sprouts, Caesar dressing salad, homemade croutons, vegetarian salad, healthy salad