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Brussels and kale Caesar salad with avocado dressing and croutons in a ceramic bowl

Brussels and Kale Caesar with Avocado Dressing and Croutons

Brussels and Kale Caesar is a fresh, creamy salad with crisp shredded vegetables and crunchy croutons. It is a hearty, flavorful option for meals when you want a satisfying Caesar-style dish with plenty of texture.
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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 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)
Croutons
  • Cheezy Garlic Croutons

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Add the dressing ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth. Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning as needed.
  2. Finely chop the kale, shred the brussels sprouts with a mandoline, and prepare the croutons.
  3. Combine the shredded brussels sprouts, chopped kale, dressing, and croutons when ready to serve. Adjust the amounts of each component based on your preference and the number of servings needed.

Notes

This makes about 1 1/2 cups of dressing. The components can be prepared ahead and stored separately in the fridge, but the salad does not keep as well after being mixed with dressing, so combine only the amount you plan to eat. Garnish salads with lemon wedges and add capers if desired.