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Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad with Crispy Quinoa

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  • Servings:

    Serves 4 to 6 as an appetizer
  • Prep Time:

    20 minutes
  • Cook Time:

    35 minutes

Ingredients

Instead of traditional croutons in this Caesar salad, cooked quinoa is toasted for a wonderfully crunchy topper. Nutty Brussels sprouts are the perfect pairing for the garlicky, tangy dressing.
1 (8.8-oz.) package Nature's Promise 90 Seconds White Quinoa
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
6 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
1 lb. Brussels sprouts, trimmed, halved, and thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
4 anchovy fillets
4 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad with Crispy Quinoa

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment. Microwave quinoa according to package directions, then spread out on a prepared baking sheet and let cool 10 minutes, until no longer steaming.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl of cold water, submerge red onion slices and let sit at least 10 minutes (this will soften the onion and mellow out the bitterness). Drain on paper towels.
Drizzle quinoa with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Stir to coat and spread into an even layer. Transfer Brussels sprouts to the second baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat and spread into an even layer.
Bake 20 to 30 minutes, rotating baking sheets from top to bottom halfway through cooking, until quinoa is crispy and Brussels sprouts are browned and tender. Remove from oven and cool slightly.
Meanwhile, in a blender, combine garlic, anchovies, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, remaining 4 tablespoons oil and 1/4 cup Parmesan. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
In a large serving bowl, combine Brussels sprouts, crispy quinoa and red onion. Drizzle with 1/2 of the dressing and toss to combine. Let sit 10 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan and serve with remaining dressing.
Source: Hannaford fresh Magazine, January February 2024

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts
Servings Serves 4 to 6
Base Nutrients
Calories 420 kcal (21%)
Calories from Fat 234 kcal (0%)
Total Fat 26 g (40%)
Saturated Fat 5 g (25%)
Cholesterol 10 mg (3%)
Sodium 540 mg (23%)
Total Carbohydrates 37 g (12%)
Dietary Fiber 7 g (28%)
Protein 12 g (20%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C n/a
Minerals
Calcium n/a
Iron n/a
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