Charred Little Gems Caesar Salad Recipes

CAESAR'S LITTLE TOASTED GEM

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the yogurt, anchovy paste, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Drizzle in 2 tablespoons olive oil while whisking. Mix in the Parmesan and taste for seasoning. Add the lettuce to the bowl with the dressing and toss well, ensuring that the leaves are coated in dressing. Transfer the salad to a serving plate. Drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with the toasted breadcrumbs and Parmesan to your liking. Freshly crack pepper on top. Eat and enjoy!

CHARRED STEAK BLT CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat a grill pan over high heat. Remove the steaks from the refrigerator to come to room temperature.
• Lay the strips of bacon next to one another in a large nonstick pan. Place the pan over medium heat and cook the bacon, turning occasionally, until the fat is rendered and the bacon is crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
• Put the anchovies, garlic, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce in the bowl of a mini food processor. Pulse until the ingredients are roughly chopped and begin to come together. Scrape the contents into a small bowl and combine with the mayonnaise. If the dressing seems thick, add water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until smooth and pourable.
• Sprinkle both sides of the steaks liberally with salt and pepper. Place on the preheated grill and cook until charred, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook until an instant-read thermometer reads 135 degrees F for medium-rare, another 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the steaks to a cutting board to rest.
• Meanwhile, trim the brown stem ends of the romaine hearts, leaving the bunch intact. Trim 1 inch off the top of the hearts and discard. Slice the hearts in half lengthwise. Lightly coat each half with olive oil. Place on the grill pan and char each side, about 1 minute. Remove to a serving platter.
• Drizzle with some of the dressing and top with the cherry tomatoes. Crumble the bacon over top. Shave Parmesan on top of the salad with a vegetable peeler and finish with coarsely cracked black pepper.
• Thinly slice the steaks about 1/4-inch thick and fan out next to the salad. Serve with extra dressing on the side.

CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• In a wooden bowl, combine the cooked egg yolk, garlic, mustard, salt and lemon juice. Using a wire whisk, combine the mixture until smooth and creamy. Then add the Romaine lettuce leaves and coat them completely. Add the olive oil by pouring in a slow, steady stream to produce a smooth, creaminess in the salad. Add the anchovies by mixing in evenly the chopped bits. Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste. Add the Parmesan cheese and the toasted croutons and toss the salad again to coat the greens evenly.
• Note: To coddle egg, Place a whole egg in the shell into boiling water for 1 minute, then separate egg, discard shell and white.
• *RAW EGG WARNING
• Food Network Kitchens suggest caution in consuming raw and lightly-cooked eggs due to the slight risk of Salmonella or other food-borne illness. To reduce this risk, we recommend you use only fresh, properly-refrigerated, clean, grade A or AA eggs with intact shells, and avoid contact between the yolks or whites and the shell.

CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, lemon juice, garlic, Worcestershire, pepper flakes, mustard, and anchovies. Slowly whisk in the oils to emulsify. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
• Place the lettuce in a large bowl. Sprinkle with Parmesan and black pepper. Drizzle with desired amount of dressing and toss well. Sprinkle top with croutons.

CHARRED CAESAR SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the barbeque to a high heat.
• Slice the romaine length ways and rinse under cold water. Pat dry and spray lightly with cooking spray or brush with a bit of oil.
• Place the lettuce cut side down on the bbq just long enough for it to char, about two minutes.
• Remove the lettuce and top with dressing, croutons and grated parmesan cheese.
• Alternatively, first chop the lettuce, discard the stem and toss it all together in a bowl.
• Serve immediately.