Vegan Brussels Sprout Caesar Salad

This pantry friendly recipe is perfect for brightening up your social distancing recipe repertoire. Brussels sprouts keep for a long time in the fridge, so stock up when you can and enjoy this recipe alongside your other pantry favorites. It pairs perfectly with the protein of your choice, or as a fresh accompaniment for a grains and roasted veggies bowl. And the croutons are a delicious way to use up any bread that might be going stale. Make extras of the dressing to drizzle over uninspired leftovers to freshen them up!

With Italian-American roots and conception in Mexico, the classic Caesar salad is beloved by diners the world over. This recipe showcases the classic recipe in a whole new way. Shredded brussels sprouts mixed with a punchy vegan Caesar dressing, offer a boost of vitamin C for your immune system, vitamin K for blood clotting and bone health, and fiber for a healthy gut and digestion. 

Nutritional yeast gives this dressing its characteristic umami flavor and serves as an excellent source of B vitamins and vegan protein. Vegans and carnivores alike will flip for this creamy, crunchy, lemony, flavorful salad. Make up a double batch- it makes for delicious leftovers!

To view the recipe, visit GeoBlue’s Healthy Travel Blog.