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.
Note: Make quick work of shredding Brussels sprouts in a food processor using the slicing blade attachment.