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Caesar Salad with Garlic Butter Breadcrumbs

Caesar Salad with Garlic Butter Breadcrumbs for a Crunchy Twist

This Caesar Salad with Garlic Butter Breadcrumbs offers a crunchy twist on a classic favorite with rich flavors and textures.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 2 medium lemons zested and juiced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard can substitute with yellow mustard
  • 2 fillets anchovy fillets in oil can substitute with miso paste
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated can substitute with nutritional yeast
  • ½ cup olive oil extra virgin preferred
Breadcrumbs
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs use unseasoned for best results
  • to taste kosher salt
Salad
  • 2-3 hearts romaine lettuce fresh and firm

Equipment

  • blender
  • medium skillet
  • Large salad bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Zest and juice the lemons into a blender, add Dijon mustard, anchovy fillets, minced garlic and black pepper. Blend until smooth, then gradually add olive oil.
  2. In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in panko breadcrumbs and cook until golden brown.
  3. Tear the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl. Drizzle half of the dressing over the lettuce and toss gently.
  4. Sprinkle the garlic butter breadcrumbs over the dressed romaine and drizzle with the remaining dressing, tossing lightly.
  5. Serve the salad on a platter, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and remaining breadcrumbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 8gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best flavor. Add breadcrumbs just before serving to maintain crunchiness.

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