Brussels Sprout Caesar

Brussels Sprout Caesar

Brussels Sprout Caesar

  • Serves
    6 to 8
  • Prep Time
    15 minutes
  • Cook Time
    40 minutes

About this recipe:

Have you ever wanted to spice up a salad, but weren't sure how? We love how naturally crunchy and filling this version of a caesar salad is - perfect for spring! 

Ingredients

  • 1 head garlic
  • ½ cup Kosterina Organic Everyday Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided, plus more for drizzling
  • 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed, divided
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for garnish
  • 3 anchovy fillets, minced
  • 1 TB lemon zest
  • 3 TB lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp cayenne
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400ºF.
  2. Roast garlic: Slice ½ inch off from the top of the head of garlic. Arrange the garlic cut side up on a large sheet of aluminum foil. Drizzle with 2 TB oil and season with salt and pepper. Wrap the foil tightly to make a packet and roast until tender, 40 to 50 minutes. Let cool, then remove the roasted garlic cloves and discard the peels. Using the side of a knife, mash the roasted cloves on a cutting board and set aside.
  3. Roast Brussels sprouts: Cut 1 pound of Brussels sprouts in half and transfer onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Toss Brussels sprouts with 2 TB oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast until tender but still bright green in color, 8 to 10 minutes.
  4. Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk roasted garlic, parmesan, anchovies, lemon zest and juice, cayenne and onion powder. While constantly whisking, slowly stream in remaining remaining ¼ cup oil and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Thinly slice the remaining 1 pound of Brussels sprouts and add to a large bowl along with the roasted brussels sprouts. Season with dressing to taste and transfer to a shallow serving bowl. Garnish with grated parmesan and black pepper and drizzle with oil.