Brussel Sprout Caesar Salad
Brussel Sprout Caesar salad combines raw shredded and roasted Brussel sprouts with roasted chickpeas, raw vegetables, and a tangy oil-free vegan Caesar dressing. Sprinkle with vegan parmesan cheese and let the magic begin.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 290kcal
Brussel Sprout Caesar Salad
- 1 ½ pounds Brussels sprouts trimmed and soaked (Divide in half; half shredded, half cut in half)
- 1 red onion cut into slivers
- 1 English cucumber cut into slices and then halves
- 6 radishes sliced thin
- 15 ounces chickpeas drained (1 can)
Roasted Brussel Sprouts
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 Tablespoons nutritional yeast
Roasted chickpeas
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
Caesar Salad Dressing (Makes ¾-1 cup)
Cleaning and Preparing Brussels Sprouts
Cut the ends off the Brussel sprouts and remove any yellow outer leaves.
Prepare a large bowl with cold water and 2 Tablespoons of salt.
Add the Brussel sprouts and soak for 20 minutes.
Drain and rinse the Brussel sprouts and divide.
Shred half of the Brussel sprouts in a food processor, with a large blade, or by hand or with a box grater.
Cut the other Brussel sprouts in half.
Place the Brussel sprouts cut in half in a bowl, and toss with the juice of 1 lemon.
Add the garlic powder and nutritional yeast and toss to coat.
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Spread the coated Brussel sprouts in a single layer on the baking sheet.
Now prepare the chickpeas.
Roasted Chickpeas
Drain can of chickpeas, but do not rinse them.
Cowl chickpeas into a bowl, and toss with the juice of 1 lemon.
Then add garlic powder and nutritional yeast. Toss to coat.
Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Spread the coated Brussel sprouts in a single layer on the baking sheet.
Place the chickpeas and Brussel sprouts in the oven at 425 degrees.
Cook the chickpeas for 25 minutes and the Brussel sprouts for 25 minutes.
You can do this on one pan, or on two separate pans.
Remember, though, to flip the chickpeas over half way through cooking.
Allow both to cool while preparing the rest of the salad.
Vegan Caesar Salad Dressing
Combine all the ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
Add additional water for a thinner dressing.
Refrigerate until ready to use.
Assembling the Brussel Sprout Caesar Salad
Place the shredded Brussel sprouts in the base of a large bowl.
Add the raw cucumbers, red onion, and radishes.
Add the warm or cold roasted Brussel sprouts and roasted chickpeas.
Toss and drizzle with vegan Caesar dressing.
Sprinkle with vegan parmesan cheese (optional)
- Cut the ends off the Brussel sprouts and remove any loose outer leaves.
- Soaking the brussel sprouts helps to clean the layers of leaves.
- As a shortcut, buy shaved Brussel sprouts (Whole Foods carries them).
- Use a box cutter to a food processor.
- Avocado is another substitute for cashews in the dressing.
- Keep the crunchy chickpeas separate from the salad ingredients until it is time to serve to keep them crunchy.
Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 352mg | Potassium: 989mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 971IU | Vitamin C: 123mg | Calcium: 165mg | Iron: 5mg