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Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad

Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad with Creamy Tahini Twist

Enjoy a flavorful Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad with creamy tahini dressing that's quick to prepare and vegetarian-friendly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brussels Sprouts
  • 1 pound Brussels Sprouts Trimmed and halved
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil For roasting
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly cracked
For the Creamy Tahini Dressing
  • 2 fillets Anchovy Fillets Can substitute with anchovy paste
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 1/4 cup Tahini Creamy base for the dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice For acidity
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard For tanginess
For the Crunchy Topping
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • 2 slices Hearty Whole-Wheat Bread Broken into craggy pieces
  • 1/4 cup Roasted Sunflower Seeds Can use pumpkin seeds as an alternative

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C) and prepare Brussels sprouts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Cover the baking sheet with aluminum foil and roast for 15 minutes. Remove foil, season with salt and pepper, and roast for another 10 minutes.
  3. Prepare the tahini dressing by mashing anchovy fillets and garlic together, then mix with tahini, lemon juice, mustard, and olive oil until creamy.
  4. Prepare the croutons by tearing bread, tossing with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast in the oven for about 5 minutes.
  5. Toss the roasted Brussels sprouts with the tahini dressing, then sprinkle with croutons and sunflower seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 6gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days. The texture may soften over time.

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