Best 3 Garlicky Grilled Caesar Salad With Cannellini Herb Croutons Recipes
With its bold and flavorful combination of garlicky dressing, grilled romaine lettuce, crispy cannellini herb croutons, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this remarkable salad brings a unique and delectable twist to the classic Caesar salad. The smoky aroma of grilled lettuce kissed with garlic and olive oil pairs perfectly with the crunchiness of the croutons and savoriness of the Parmesan. This revitalized take on the traditional Caesar salad is sure to become a favorite for its tantalizing flavors and textures.
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GRILLED GARLIC CAESAR SALAD
Steps:
- For the dressing: Combine the yogurt, oil, lemon juice, mustard, anchovy and garlic in a blender with 3 tablespoons of water and blend until smooth. Add the Parmesan and pulse to combine, then season with salt and pepper.
- For the salad: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until aromatic and golden, about 3 minutes. Remove the garlic. Brush the cut side of the lettuce with some of the garlicky oil.
- Add the bread cubes to the skillet with the remaining oil and cook, stirring often, until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large, double-burner grill pan over medium-high heat. Season the lettuce with salt and pepper. Grill the cut side of the lettuce until marked and just starting to wilt, about 3 minutes.
- Serve the lettuce and croutons drizzled with dressing and topped with Parmesan. Unused dressing keeps refrigerated in an airtight container up to 1 week.
GRILLED CAESAR SALAD
Provided by Marcela Valladolid
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, add the mayonnaise, Worcestershire, lemon juice, mustard, vinegar and garlic and whisk until combined. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Add the Parmesan and continue to whisk. Season the dressing with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle olive oil on the romaine hearts and season with salt and pepper. Place the romaine cut-side down on the grill and cook until nicely marked, 2 to 3 minutes. Brush the bread slices with olive oil and place on the grill. Cook until grill marks appear on both sides and the bread is crispy, about 5 minutes.
- Spread the sugar out on a small plate. Dip the cut sides of the lemons into the sugar. Place the lemon halves on the grill and cook until slightly charred and grill marked, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Cut the bread into bite-sized pieces. Place the romaine hearts, croutons and lemons on a wooden board and serve with the Caesar dressing.
GRILLED CAESAR SALAD
Caesar salad (see following recipe) is not a traditional Italian recipe, and the grilled Caesar salad seems to be a recent phenomenon. Nino Germano, the presiding chef-owner at La Scala in Baltimore, told us how, purely by accident, he invented the grilled Caesar salad. During a busy evening in the kitchen, a cut head of young romaine lettuce fell on the grill. Nino, a frugal padrone, set it aside, and when the evening was over and it was time to have his dinner, he decided to dress that grilled romaine as he would a regular Caesar salad. And so the recipe was born.
Yield serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Preheat a stovetop griddle that fits over two burners over medium-high heat. Scatter the bread cubes on a baking sheet, toss with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, and toast in the oven, or scatter and toast on the griddle, until crisp throughout, about 6 to 8 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Combine the egg yolk, garlic, anchovies, vinegar, lemon juice, and mustard in a mini-food processor. Process until smooth, scraping down the sides of the work bowl as needed. With the processor running, pour 4 tablespoons olive oil through the feed tube to make a smooth dressing. Season with the salt and pepper.
- Drizzle the romaine hearts with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, brushing all over to coat evenly. Lay the romaine on the grill pan, cut side down. Grill just until marked and slightly wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Arrange the grilled romaine on a platter. Drizzle most of the dressing over them, sprinkle on the grated cheese and croutons, and then drizzle the remaining dressing on top. Use a vegetable peeler to shave slivers of Grana Padano or Parmigiano-Reggiano all over the top of the salad.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh ingredients whenever possible.
- Make sure to grill the romaine lettuce until it is slightly charred. This will add a smoky flavor to the salad.
- Use a good quality Caesar dressing. You can either make your own or use a store-bought brand.
- The cannellini herb croutons are a great way to add some extra crunch and flavor to the salad.
- If you don't have any cannellini beans, you can use another type of bean, such as chickpeas or black beans.
- You can also add other toppings to the salad, such as grilled chicken, shrimp, or bacon.
Conclusion:
This garlicky grilled Caesar salad with cannellini herb croutons is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for summer. The grilled romaine lettuce adds a smoky flavor to the salad, and the cannellini herb croutons add some extra crunch and flavor. This salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck.
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