Yesterday for the 4th of July I wanted to try a healthy summer dinner option for the family rather than the classic hot dogs or hamburgers.  So I recreated a scrupulous dish I had earlier this summer at a lovely little restaurant called Lokal Sea Bar.  This trendy bar is located near the shoreline of John’s Island, South Carolina a convenient drive from Kiawah Island Resort where we stayed for the week.  Roasted brussels sprout ceaser salad is a flavorful dish and it is such a fun way to eat brussels sprouts!  I can’t believe I’m saying that brussels sprouts are fun to eat because as a child I loathed them something awful!  I remember sitting at the dinner table for hours with my parents until I finished every single one on my plate!  Isn’t funny how tastebuds change?

Ingredients

• 1 package of Kroger Fresh Selection brussels sprouts (1 Lbs 8 oz) halved and ends trimmed
• 1 – 14 oz can of Reese artichoke hearts drained and each cut into quarters
• 1 red or orange pepper sliced into strips
• Mazzetta Pitted Greek Kalamata Olives, 24 Kalamata olives or 8 per bowl
• Kroger Homestyle Caesar Croutons
• Marzetti Supreme Caesar Dressing
• Olive Oil

Method

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Toss the halved brussels sprouts with aprox. 3 Tbsp of olive oil in a large bowl.  Place the brussels sprouts evenly on a cookie sheet and cook in the oven (on lowest rack) for 20 minutes, shaking pan every 5 to 7 minutes for even cooking.  In a separate bowl toss the peppers with aprox. 1 Tbsp of olive oil and add to the cookie sheet of brussels sprouts (if there is space) and broil at 400 for about 3-4 minutes or until both are roasted and tender.

After broiling is complete, evenly separate into 3 serving bowls to prepare the salad.

Preparation of salads:  

Add artichoke hearts, roasted peppers, kalamata olives, and croutons.  Toss with desired amount of ceasar salad dressing (I used about 1 1/2 Tbsp) and serve.  This dish can be served chilled also, just be sure to add croutons when ready to serve.  Garnish with shredded Parmesan cheese as desired and/or add grilled chicken for a complete meal.

Servings: 3

Enjoy!

Jennifer