Can you eat raw brussels sprouts in a salad?

Brussels sprouts can be prepared raw and cooked. They are a member of cruciferous vegetables (just like broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower) and are safe to eat raw.

Can you substitute brussel sprouts with cabbage?

Brussels sprouts and cabbage are similar in taste, except that brussels sprouts are a little more bitter. For this salad, you can use white cabbage. Either thinly slice or use a mandoline slicer.

Are brussel sprouts the same as mini cabbages?

Brussels sprouts are not just mini cabbages. They belong to the same cruciferous vegetable family and come from the same species of plant but grow differently.

Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad [Step-by-Step]

Description

A simple and satisfying Caesar salad with crunchy romaine lettuce, shredded raw Brussels sprouts, and sourdough croutons. Delicious on its own or paired with an entrée.

Ingredients

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8 oz. Brussels sprouts, whole and trimmed
2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
1 recipe Greek Yogurt Caesar Dressing
1 recipe Sourdough Croutons
Shaved Parmesan cheese
Lemon, juiced
Kosher salt and fresh black pepper

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Instructions

Thinly slice the Brussels sprouts using a mandoline slicer. You can also do this with a food-processor with a slicing attachment. Place the shredded Brussels sprouts into a large bowl along with chopped romaine lettuce.
Add some of the Caesar dressing and toss until well-coated. You want the salad to be nicely coated with the dressing but not to a point that it’s soggy. Taste for salt and pepper. Add fresh lemon juice to taste. Keep in mind if using Caesar dressing other than what’s listed in this recipe, you may not necessarily need the lemon juice.
Top with croutons and Parmesan cheese, to taste. Serve the salad immediately with the remaining dressing on the side.

Notes

Few Shortcuts: You can save on prep time by using pre-shredded Brussels sprouts from the supermarket. You’ll need about 8-10 oz. of shredded Brussels sprouts. Same with the romaine lettuce. Pick up a bag of already chopped lettuce. You’ll need 10 oz. of lettuce.
Croutons: You’ll have leftover croutons from this recipe. Keep them stored in an airtight container or ziploc bag for up 2 weeks to use in other salads, such as Kale Caesar Salad.

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 325
Sugar: 5.4 g
Sodium: 670.7 mg
Fat: 19.7 g
Carbohydrates: 29.8 g
Protein: 10.1 g
Cholesterol: 15.1 mg