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.
Tips and Tricks
- Choose firm, green Brussels sprouts. Trim off the bottoms just slightly.
- Use good quality parmesan cheese for this Brussels sprouts salad recipe. It's a simple recipe and you will be able to taste the difference.
- Don't skip on the anchovy paste. It's a weird ingredient, I get it. However, it adds a salty bite that you cannot recreate!
- This is one of my favorite salad recipes to serve with a grilled steak or roasted chicken. It's so good!
Variations and Substitutions
- Add sliced steak or rotisserie chicken for a protein bump.
- Make is spicy. Mix a little Calabrian chili into the dressing for a kick!
- You can also make this a regular lettuce salad if you're not the biggest fan of Brussels sprouts. The Caesar dressing is just incredible!
- This is also a super fun recipe to turn into a wrap. Add your protein of choice, roll up in a wrap, top with the dressing and add croutons. It's absolutely amazing!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Brussels Sprouts Salad recipe gluten-free?
This Brussels sprouts salad recipe is 100% gluten-free! However, if you choose to add croutons at the end, ensure they are GF or leave them out.
What is anchovy paste and do I have to use it?
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.
Is it Brussels sprouts or Brussel sprout?
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.
What's a fun fact about Brussels sprouts?
The diamine oxidase in Brussels sprouts makes them a natural anti-histamine. The more you know, amiright?!
Why do you put the bacon into a cold oven?
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.
Brussels Sprouts Salad Recipe
Ingredients
Caesar Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoon 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!
Nutrition
Storage Instructions
Store the leftover Brussels sprouts salad in the fridge, in an airtight container, for up to 3 days.
Don't freeze this. Please.
Thank you!
I am so incredibly happy that you are here! I hope you try my Brussels Sprouts Salad recipe and fall in love with it. If you make this recipe, please share and tag me on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok! And, please leave a comment or review. I absolutely love seeing each and every one of your kitchen masterpieces. And, as always, if you ever have any questions about any of my recipes, please don't hesitate to contact me!
Happy Cooking!
-Rufus
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brenda says
so stinking good!