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Brussels and kale Caesar salad with avocado garlic dressing and crunchy cheezy croutons in a bowl

Brussels and Kale Caesar with Avocado Garlic Dressing

Brussels and kale caesar is a fresh, crunchy salad with creamy avocado garlic dressing and cheezy croutons for a flavorful twist on a classic Caesar. It is perfect when you want a hearty vegetable salad with plenty of texture and bold flavor.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 152
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Avocado Garlic Dressing
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 avocado
  • 1/4 cup mayo (regular or vegan)
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons caper brine (optional; replace with more lemon juice and salt)
Salad
  • 12 oz / 340 g Brussels sprouts (6-8 cups shredded)
  • 1 bunch lacinato kale (6-8 cups chopped)
  • Cheezy Garlic Croutons

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Blend all dressing ingredients in a food processor until the mixture is smooth. Taste the dressing and adjust as needed.
  2. Finely chop the kale, shred the Brussels sprouts with a mandoline, and prepare the croutons.
Assembly
  1. Combine the Brussels sprouts, kale, dressing, and croutons just before serving, adjusting the amounts of each component to match your preference and serving needs.

Notes

This recipe makes about 1 1/2 cups of dressing. The components prepare well when kept separate in the refrigerator, but the salad does not maintain its texture as well once mixed with dressing, so combine only the amount you plan to eat. Lemon wedges and capers can be used as optional garnishes.