Our remixed brussels sprout caesar salad starts with the raw crispiness of the veggie smothered in a creamy dressing, topped with bacon and croutons. If you’ve never liked brussels sprouts, you’re going to now. You’re welcome.
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Brussels sprouts are a staple in our kitchen. While historically they’re used as the primary example to describe a gross vegetable; bitter, soggy and brown, when cooked correctly these leafy buds are crunchy, nutty and earthy with a hint of sweetness resembling mini cabbage or brains as Philip and I like to joke. One of our favourite ways to enjoy this leafy green is raw, shredded and tossed in a creamy homemade dressing with bacon and croutons, or simply a Shaved Brussels Sprout Caesar Salad.
A true north Caesar salad, we used Ontario grown brussels sprouts alongside bacon, a homemade mayonnaise dressing tossed with anchovies, garlic, mustard, Worcestershire and lemon juice, and homemade croutons topped with a generous pile of shredded Grizzly Gouda.
What makes this Brussels Sprout Caesar Salad even more desireable is the swap of Italian parmigiana for Canadian Grizzly Gouda. Each bite starts with the raw crispiness of the Brussels sprouts smothered in a creamy, traditional caesar dressing, topped with salty bacon and crunchy croutons, and finishes with a subtle blast of zingy lemon and punchy garlic.
This extra aged gouda is also known as “Grizzly” because of its bite and power, and smooth and creamy texture with a rich a nutty flavour.
The texture of our Shaved Brussels Sprout Caesar Salad is inspired by the ferociousness and wildness of the Canadian grizzly bear, and complimented by the sharpness and bite of this Sylvan Star Cheese as it’s mixed into the caesar dressing and mountainously topped as a finish to the salad.
Bon appetit xo
Chef Sous Chef
Shaved Brussels Sprout Caesar Salad
A true north Caesar salad, we used Ontario grown brussels sprouts alongside bacon, a homemade mayonnaise dressing tossed with anchovies, garlic, mustard, Worcestershire and lemon juice, and homemade croutons topped with a generous pile of shredded Grizzly Gouda.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 people
- Category: Salad
Ingredients
- ½ cup Grizzly Gouda (finely grated)
- ¼ baguette (cut into thumb sized cubes (about 1 cup))
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt (divided)
- ½ tsp fresh ground pepper (divided)
- 3 slices bacon
- 1 lb brussels sprouts (shaved)
- 1 anchovy fillet
- 3 garlic cloves (finely minced)
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- ¼ cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 dash worcestershire sauce
Instructions
No. 1 | Preheat a skillet to medium-high heat and cook bacon for 10 minutes until crisp, flipping once halfway through cooking. Allow to cool then chop to add to the salad. Remove excess bacon grease from the pan and place it back on medium heat. Toss the bread cubes with olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper, and brown the bread cubes on each side, about 10 minutes total. Set aside to cool.
No. 2 | In a large salad bowl, mash the anchovy, garlic and mustard together with a fork. Add mayonnaise, lemon juice, worcestershire, half the Grizzly Gouda and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
No. 3 | Shave the brussel sprouts and place into the bowl with the dressing. Add half the bacon and croutons and toss until well coated. Serve with remaining, cheese, croutons, and bacon on top.
Notes
The brussels sprouts are much easier to shred if you have a mandoline. If you don’t then you can simply finely slice the brussels sprouts with a sharp chef’s knife.
6 Comments
Guys! This is a delicious way to showcase the flavours of this cheese! Did you both get a chance to try it at FBC? It was my favourite cheese on the Friday night so I was very happy when it showed up on my doorstep!
I love the use of Brussels sprouts. I feel it’s always a challenge to think of new and exciting ways to serve these guys other than roasted.
Hey Amanda! We definitely loved how the cheese played with the flavours in the dressing and the brussel sprouts. We didn’t try it at FBC but this is such a great cheese.
I love the brussels sprouts substitution. It was great for a potluck dish.
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Thanks Molly!
Made this dish for two holiday parties, guests at both parties raved about it! Looks beautiful and tastes even better. This will definitely be a staple dish in my house. Thanks for the recipe, you two make a great team!
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The sweetest, thanks so much Kristina. So happy your guests enjoyed it!