Shredded Brussels Sprout Salad with Creamy Caesar Dressing
Dressing: 600 g (22 oz, 3 cups)
Ingredients
For the Dressing:
- 2 egg yolks (36 g)
- 1 tbsp (14 g) Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (6 g)
- 2 anchovy filets, minced (5 g)
- ½ lemon, juiced (25 g)
- 1 tsp (6 g) salt
- 2 cups (445 g) olive oil
- ½ cup (40 g) Black Diamond Shredded Asiago Cheese
- ¼ cup (60 g) water (or more for desired consistency)
For the Salad:
- 2 lb (908 g) Brussels sprouts, shredded
- 8 slices prosciutto (80 g), baked and crispy
- 1½ cups (69 g) croutons
- ½ cup (40 g) Black Diamond Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 1 cup (120 g) dried cranberries (optional)
Directions
For the Dressing:
- In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, minced anchovies, and lemon juice.
- Slowly add the olive oil while whisking continuously until completely combined.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste. Add shredded Asiago cheese, and adjust with more lemon juice, salt, pepper, and water if desired.
For the Salad:
- In a large bowl, toss the shredded Brussels sprouts with the creamy Caesar dressing until evenly coated.
- Add chopped cooked prosciutto, croutons, and shredded Parmesan cheese. Toss gently to combine.
- If using dried cranberries, add them to the salad.
Baked Prosciutto Method:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the prosciutto slices in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until crispy.