Arugula Caesar Salad

This Arugula Caesar Salad with Brussels Sprouts and Sardines is the perfect lunch or easy weeknight dinner! This recipe is easy to make in 15 minutes flat. All you have to do is blend a creamy Caesar dressing and throw all your salad ingredients in one bowl.

This recipe is gluten free and can easily be made dairy free. It is nut free. This recipe can also be made fat free if needed.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Course Appetizer, Dinner, lunch

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 598 kcal

Ingredients

For the Caesar dressing:

1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp Parmesan cheese or dairy free
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 cloves garlic minced
2 sardines drained
Salt and pepper to taste

For the salad:

2 cups Brussels sprouts shredded
2 cups arugula chopped
2-3 sardines drained and flaked
1/4 cup green olives sliced
2 tbsp Parmesan cheese or dairy free

Instructions

Make the dressing: In a blender or food processor, combine the Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, avocado oil, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, garlic, and sardines (if using). Blend until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
On a cutting board, trim and thinly slice the Brussels sprouts. Chop.
On a cutting board, chop the arugula.
Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the arugula, Brussels sprouts, sardines, and green olives.
Drizzle with the Caesar dressing and toss to coat. Serve immediately, topped with extra Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 598kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 14gFat: 57gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 17gMonounsaturated Fat: 28gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 786mgPotassium: 572mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1333IUVitamin C: 85mgCalcium: 301mgIron: 3mg

Keyword easy recipe, gluten free, meal prep, quick recipe

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