caesar salad

SHAVED BRUSSELS SPROUT VEGAN CAESAR SALAD /  by Lindsey | Dolly and Oatmeal

since i think we’re collectively stress-eating at this point before the election, i thought we could use something a bit wholesome? maybe?

cold-weather salads have the tendency to be a tiny controversial. but if you make them hearty enough, and use a generous amount of creamy dressing, you just might make yourself a cold-weather-salad-convert. this is how it happened for me at least.

today, we’re taking a classic caesar and making it a bit more cold-weather-friendly. instead of using traditional romaine lettuce, we’re using shaved brussels sprouts. it’s an extra step because we’re trimming, then shaving the sprouts, but trust when i tell you that it’s way worth it. they provide a lot of crunch (but not too much) and texture, but the shaved sprouts also stand up to being prepped ahead of time, and/or also being stored in the fridge for a few days. (this even packs up well if you need something to take in line while you wait to vote!) all big pluses in my book. from there, we add chunks of bright chunky apple bits, and some wispy red onions slices; then a generous drizzle of our homemade vegan caesar dressing. toss in some toasted walnuts, and then shave some over top for some faux parm, and you’re all set!

either way, wishing those in the states a successful day at the ballots, whether that’s voting early, or on election day!

shaved brussels sprout caesar salad | gf & v

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notes:

  • the brussels sprouts can be prepped up to 2 days before making the salad. simply shave them and store them raw in airtight container in the fridge.

| serves 4 |

ingredients

  • 1 lb. brussels sprouts, shredded on a mandolin (or with a sharp knife)

  • 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

  • juice from 1/2 small lemon

  • fine sea salt

  • 1 honeycrisp apple, cored and cut into small chunks

  • half small red onion, sliced thin

  • freshly ground pepper, to taste

  • 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped, plus more for garnish

method

  1. make your caesar dressing, and set aside.

  2. add the shredded brussels sprouts to a large bowl. drizzle over the olive oil; add the lemon juice, and a couple pinches of salt. toss everything together. add in the apple chunks, red onion, and a few cracks of pepper. drizzle about half the dressing over the salad, and toss to combine until everything is generously coated. give the salad a taste, add more salt and/or dressing if necessary, then toss in the chopped walnuts.

  3. transfer salad to a serving bowl. shave about 4-5 walnuts over a microplane to garnish (this is totally optional), and serve.

  4. leftover salad can be stored in an airtight container, in the fridge, for up to 3 days.

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5-MINUTE (VEGAN) CAESAR WEDGE SALAD /  by Lindsey | Dolly and Oatmeal

if you’re coming off the long weekend, and this week still seems daunting (even on a thursday), then i’m with you! the long weekend was a great respite from the daily grind, but amesy got pretty sick with croup and that was enough to tip the weekend from relaxing, to tense. thankfully he made a quick recovery, but we were all left a little shaken when it was all said and done. but frank and i took the time we had staying put at home to knock some things off of our getting-ready-for-baby list (this week marks 1 month until little man’s due date!!!) instead of procrastinating like we usually do!

we also did a lot of cooking at home. frank typically mans the grill, while i throw a salad together, roast some veggies in the oven or thread said veggies on a skewer for frank to cook. either way, i usually prepare about 2 sides on a good night. one of them being a salad. at 35 1/2 weeks pregnant though even standing for more than 15 minutes without a break has been a lot for me. late afternoons are not the time when i feel most productive so i’ve been inventive in the shortcut department. enter: the wedge salad!

so long as you have this vegan caesar dressing prepped ahead of time, this salad takes all of about 5 minutes to put together. essentially, you cut, wash, and pat dry your romaine wedges (although, you could even do that ahead of time if needed), drizzle over a good amount of your vegan caesar dressing, season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with toasted bread cubes, or croutons (store bought or homemade), and you’re good to go with an impressive, but simple salad. this is also a great option to go to when you’re serving a crowd or throwing a small dinner party, and preparing multiple sides, a main, but also want a presentable time-saving salad - the wedge is where it’s at.

i hope you enjoy this little back pocket recipe as much as i do. also hoping it brings you a sense of ease if you’re needing one!

xo

5-minute (vegan) caesar wedge salad | gf

| serves 6 |

method

  1. plate the lettuce wedges on a large plate or platter arranging every other one in opposite direction (as pictured). drizzle the wedges with the caesar dressing and drizzle with olive oil.

  2. sprinkle the croutons evenly over top the wedges, then use a microplane, or the small holes on a cheese grater to shave the walnuts, then sprinkle over top the wedges as well. season with salt and pepper, and serve with leftover dressing on the side.

ingredients

  • 3 heads romaine lettuce, washed, dried, and cut in half lengthwise

  • 1 serving vegan caesar dressing

  • extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling

  • 1 cup gluten free croutons (homemade or bought)

  • 3 tablespoons walnuts

  • salt & fresh pepper, to taste

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