Brussels Sprouts Salad is wonderfully crunchy, simple to make, and has a tangy Caesar dressing that will knock your socks off. And, let’s not forget the bacon. Bacon makes everything better. Amiright?!
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Brussels Sprouts Salad is a crunchy, fresh, tangy delight that will please even the pickiest of palates. Brussels are shaved thinly using a mandolin (or a knife), tossed in an amazing caesar dressing and crispy bacon. I finish off this lovely salad recipe with shaved parmesan and croutons. For some added flavor and color, I throw in some minced chives. I could eat the entire thing. It’s that good!
This Brussels Sprouts Salad With Bacon is a perfect addition to your next steak night, a great meal prep recipe for the week – just add some roasted chicken or shrimp for added protein, and a great potluck salad to bring to your next party. Its too good and too easy to pass up.
brussels sprouts salad ingredients
- Brussels Sprouts
- Bacon
- Parmesan Cheese
- Mayonnaise
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Dijon Mustard
- Anchovy Paste
- Garlic
- Lemon
- Kosher Salt
- Fresh Ground Pepper
- Croutons and Chives, optional for garnish
how to make brussels sprouts salad
Time needed: 35 minutes
To make the absolute best Brussels Sprouts Salad With Bacon ever, simply:
- Make the Caesar dressing.
Mix all of the dressing ingredients together. Next, store in an air-tight container in the fridge until you’re ready to use it.
- Crisp the bacon.
Place bacon strips onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Add them to a cold oven and turn the heat to 425° oven. Now, cook until the bacon reaches the desired level of crispiness. Cut or crumble into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- Shave the sprouts.
Using a mandolin or a sharp chef’s knife, CAREFULLY, slice the Brussels sprouts into to very thin shavings.
- Build the salad.
Add the shaved Brussels sprouts, bacon, parmesan cheese, and Caesar dressing to a large mixing bowl. Toss to combine. Top with optional croutons.
- Add more cheese and enjoy!
To finish, add a little more cheese, fresh ground pepper, and fresh chives. Enjoy!
frequently asked questions
This recipe is 100% gluten-free! However, if you choose to add croutons at the end, ensure they are GF or leave them out.
Anchovy paste is a magical ingredient that you need to keep on hand. While it is technically a paste made out of fish, it lends a wonderfully salty flavor that cannot be duplicated. If you think you don’t like it, I bet one of your favorite ingredients has anchovy. Worcestershire Sauce? Heard of it? One of the key ingredients is anchovy. Do yourself a favor and grab a tube. You can thank me later.
Named for the Belgian capital, it is technically Brussels sprouts if there are multiple sprouts and Brussels sprout if its just one. The more you know.
The diamine oxidase in Brussels sprouts makes them a natural anti-histamine.
I prefer cooking my bacon on a parchment line baking sheet in a cold oven. Allowing the oven to heat up from a cold temp allows the bacon to cook very evenly. I’ve tried it every other way and this, by far, is my favorite method.
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Brussels Sprouts Salad With Bacon and a Caesar Dressing
Ingredients
Caesar Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 2 tsp anchovy paste
- 1-2 cloves garlic, finely grated
- kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
Brussels Sprouts Salad
- 6-8 slices bacon
- 2 12 oz bags whole Brussels sprouts
- 1½ cups parmesan cheese, shaved
- croutons, optional for extra crunch
Instructions
Caesar Dressing
- Mix all of the dressing ingredients together. Store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to use.
Cook the bacon.
- Place bacon strips onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Add them to a cold oven and turn the heat to 425° oven. Cook until the bacon reaches the desired level of crispiness. Cut or crumble into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Shave the sprouts.
- Using a mandolin or a sharp chef's knife, CAREFULLY, slice the Brussels sprouts into to very thin shavings.
Build the salad.
- Add the shaved Brussels sprouts, bacon, parmesan cheese, and Caesar dressing to a large mixing bowl. Toss to combine. Top with optional croutons.
Garnish and enjoy!
- Add a little more cheese, fresh ground pepper, and fresh chives. Enjoy!
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so stinking good!