This easy Jamie Oliver Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad is deliciously creamy and full of flavour. Featuring crispy garlic-Parmesan croutons and charred sprouts, it’s a quick, nutritious twist on a classic Caesar salad. Use common ingredients like yoghurt and herbs for extra freshness—perfect as a vibrant side or a light main meal everyone will enjoy!
Ingredients Needed
- 50g (½ cup) Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
- 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons Greek-style yoghurt
- 1 small handful soft herbs (basil, flat-leaf parsley, dill)
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- 3 anchovies in oil (optional)
- 500g (1 lb) Brussels sprouts
- 2 thick slices stale bread
- 1 garlic clove
- Olive oil, for cooking
How To Make Brussel Sprouts Caesar
- Make Dressing: Grate most Parmesan into blender. Add lemon zest from half lemon, juice from whole lemon, yoghurt, herbs, Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil and anchovies (if using). Blend until smooth and pour into large serving dish.
- Cook Sprouts: Trim Brussels sprouts. Halve half of sprouts, place cut-side down in dry hot pan and char until brown and blistered. Finely slice remaining sprouts and place on dressing. Add charred sprouts on top.
- Make Croutons: Dice bread into 1cm (½ inch) cubes, toast in hot pan. Create space in middle, grate garlic into centre, drizzle with olive oil and toss gently.
- Add Cheese: Grate remaining Parmesan over croutons, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Continue cooking briefly until cheese melts.
- Serve Salad: Scatter cheesy croutons onto Brussels sprouts, toss everything together well. Finish with additional Parmesan shavings and serve immediately.
Recipe Tips
- Perfect Dressing: Blend the dressing until completely smooth for the creamiest result; taste and adjust lemon for acidity.
- Crispy Sprouts: To achieve crispy sprouts, make sure the pan is hot and place them cut-side down without stirring too early.
- Crunchy Croutons: Use stale bread to make croutons extra crunchy, and toast them evenly over medium heat to avoid burning.
- Serve Immediately: Toss salad with dressing and croutons just before serving to keep sprouts crisp and croutons crunchy.
How To Store Leftovers?
First, let the leftover Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad cool to room temperature. Transfer into an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 150
- Total Fat: 10.6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.2g
- Total Carbohydrate: 8.6g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.2g
- Sugars: 2.8g
- Protein: 7g
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