Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad

Shredded brussels sprouts! I never would have thought of this.

This recipe is a victory, because brussels sprouts were one of my two most hated foods as a kid (the other one was lima beans). I've since come around to eating them in roasted form, but I've never really LIKED them. But this salad is so delicious that I will actually intentionally buy brussels sprouts to make it again.

The recipe is from the Martha Stewart meal kit, and we had it alongside some breaded cod, which was a great pairing.

The Recipe:

1/2 lb brussels sprouts, shredded

1 tb mayonnaise

2 tsp lemon juice

1 garlic clove, grated

1 1/2 tb olive oil

salt and pepper, to taste

2 tb parmesan cheese, grated

In a medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Whisk in olive oil.
Add brussels sprouts and parmesan, and mix to coat.

The Verdict:

Overall grade: A

Overall reason: I finally like brussels sprouts!

Time to prepare: 5 minutes

Husband quote: I don't remember. I was too excited about the fact that I liked brussels sprouts.

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