Using shredded Brussels sprouts adds a healthy and flavourful spin to this classic salad.
BCfresh Brussels Sprouts Chicken Caesar Salad
Using shredded Brussels sprouts adds a healthy and flavourful spin to this classic salad.
Ingredients
- 5 cups 1.25 L shredded BCfresh Brussels Sprouts (about 1.5 lb/750 g)
- 1 lb 500 g boneless skinless chicken
- 3 tbsp 45 mL olive oil
- 1 tbsp 15 mL Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp 2 mL freshly grated lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp 1 mL each salt and pepper
- 1/4 tsp 1 mL dried oregano
- 8 baguette slices each about ½ inch/1 cm thick
- 4 thick slices smoky bacon cooked and chopped
- 1/4 cup 60 mL grated Parmesan cheese
- Lemon wedges
Caesar Dressing
- 1/4 cup 60 mL mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp 30 mL fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp 15 mL extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp 5 mL Dijon mustard
- 2 anchovies finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 tsp 1 mL each salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium heat; grease grate well. Toss chicken with 2 tbsp (30 mL) of the oil, Worcestershire sauce, lemon zest, salt, pepper and oregano; let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Grill chicken for 8 to 10 minutes per side or until cooked through and well-marked. Brush baguette slices with remaining oil; grill for 1 minute per side or until well-marked. Cut into quarters to make croutons.
- Caesar Dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, oil, mustard, anchovies, garlic, salt and pepper until blended.
- Add Brussels sprouts to large bowl; toss with Caesar Dressing until well coated. Slice chicken; toss into salad along with bacon, croutons and Parmesan cheese. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Make quick work of shredding Brussels sprouts in a food processor using the slicing blade attachment.
