Julia Roberts Salad - The Modern Nonna (2024)

Julia Roberts Salad is the salad of my ✨ dreams. Get ready for a burst of flavor with my version of this crispy Brussels sprouts salad! This dish combines thinly sliced Brussels sprouts with crispy pancetta or bacon, topped with a perfectly poached 🥚 egg. Add toasted pistachios for crunch and a tangy vinaigrette for a zesty kick. It’s a delicious meal or side dish that’s sure to impress. Give it a try and elevate your salad game!

Why You’ll Love the Julia Roberts Salad

You’ll love this Julia Roberts Salad because it’s packed with tasty and nutritious ingredients that make every bite delicious. The crispy Brussels sprouts, savory pancetta or 🥓 bacon, and creamy poached egg create a satisfying mix of flavors and textures. Plus, the toasted pistachios add a nice crunch, and the 🍋 lemony vinaigrette ties everything together perfectly.

How to Prepare the Julia Roberts Salad

💦 Boil water in a pot, then reduce heat to a simmer. Add vinegar and gently swirl the water before adding the raw egg.

🥚 Gently poach egg for 4-6 minutes depending on desired firmness. (Alternatively, fry an egg if preferred.) Set egg aside.

🥗 Halve and wash Brussels sprouts, then thinly slice with a chef’s knife or use a food processor to shred.

🍋 Prepare vinaigrette by combining ingredients in a jar and shaking.

🥓 Fry pancetta or bacon until crispy in a pan over medium-high heat.

🔥 Add sliced Brussels sprouts, stir, season with salt, and pour over the vinaigrette. Cook briefly. Brussels sprouts should be crispy, not mushy.

🥣 Transfer to a bowl, add toasted pistachios, and cheese shavings.

✨ Place cooked egg on top and optionally sprinkle with cracked black pepper. Enjoy!

Variations and Substitutions for Julia Roberts Salad

This amazing salad will blow your mind with its amazing flavors, so don’t forget to tell me in the comments how you make it your own! Remember if you are changing ingredients or

1. Instead of Brussels sprouts, you could try 🥬 kale or thinly sliced cabbage, but keep in mind that the texture will not be exactly the same.
2. Feel free to use a 🥓 bacon or meat substitute if preferred.
3. Replace the pancetta or bacon with an alternative such as prosciutto, ham, or smoked salmon.
4. Any vinegar will work for the dressing including white wine vinegar, white balsamic, rice vinegar, etc.
5. Instead of pistachios, try using almonds, walnuts, or pine nuts.
6. Experiment with different 🧀 cheeses such as feta, goat cheese, or blue cheese.
7. You can absolutely make this 🌿 vegan if you leave out the bacon and the egg and use avocado oil or olive oil instead.

Best Served With

• A crusty bread like my No Knead Peasant Bread
• Some chicken like my Easy Baked Chicken for more protein with your Julia Roberts Salad

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