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Roasted Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad

Roasted Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad with Creamy Tahini Twist

Discover a delicious twist on classic Caesar salad featuring roasted Brussels sprouts and a creamy tahini dressing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brussels Sprouts
  • 1 lb Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved
  • 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil for roasting
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper freshly cracked
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 2 fillets Anchovy fillets or ½ teaspoon anchovy paste
  • 1 clove Garlic fresh
  • 0.5 cup Tahini
  • 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese optional
For the Crunchy Toppings
  • 2 slices Hearty whole-wheat bread cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ¼ cup Roasted sunflower seeds

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Roasting the Brussels Sprouts
  1. Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Trim and halve the Brussels sprouts and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange cut-side down on one baking sheet.
  3. Roast the Brussels sprouts covered with foil for 15 minutes, then uncover and roast for an additional 10 minutes, until golden brown.
Making the Dressing
  1. Finely chop the anchovy fillets and garlic, adding a pinch of salt. Mash them together to form a paste.
  2. Mix the paste with tahini, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and olive oil in a bowl. Whisk until smooth.
Preparing the Croutons
  1. Toss the bread pieces with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then bake on the second baking sheet for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
Assembling the Salad
  1. In a large bowl, toss the roasted Brussels sprouts with the creamy tahini dressing.
  2. Sprinkle the roasted croutons and sunflower seeds on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure Brussels sprouts are dry before roasting for optimal texture. Fresh ingredients enhance flavor significantly.

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