TOMATO CAESAR SALAD WITH BACON-PARMESAN CRISPS

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 slices thick-cut bacon
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
4 anchovy fillets, rinsed and minced
1 small clove garlic, finely grated
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
5 medium or large heirloom tomatoes, sliced crosswise about 1/2 inch thick
Flaky sea salt and freshly ground pepper
Watercress or baby arugula, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat, turning, until very crisp. Drain on paper towels until cool, then finely chop.
  • Stir the bacon, 1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano and the flour in a small bowl. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Divide the bacon-cheese mixture into 4 mounds on the baking sheet and flatten each one into about a 3 1/2-inch round. Bake until golden brown and the cheese melts, about 7 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet 5 minutes, then carefully transfer to a rack using a thin spatula and let cool completely.
  • Make the dressing: Whisk the anchovies, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce and the remaining 3 tablespoons cheese in a small bowl.
  • Arrange the tomatoes on a platter, sprinkling each layer with salt, pepper and some of the dressing. Scatter the watercress on top and drizzle with olive oil. Break the bacon-parmesan crisps into bite-size pieces and add to the salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calorie, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat 4.5 grams, Cholesterol 10 milligrams, Sodium 668 milligrams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fiber 1.5 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 4 grams

Mona 1
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of the tomatoes, bacon, and parmesan crisps.


Anele Gasa
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I love the tomato-based dressing in this salad. It's a great alternative to the traditional anchovy dressing.


Md Miza
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This is my go-to Caesar salad recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Mwanyamba Mwanje
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit! The dressing is so good and the croutons are the perfect addition.


Hiba Alhussami
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This salad is delicious! The dressing is creamy and flavorful, and the croutons are crispy and crunchy. I love the addition of the bacon and parmesan crisps.


Alphamusidal Bah
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The bacon parmesan crisps are the perfect touch.


Millie Aked
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This was a great recipe! The salad was light and refreshing, and the dressing was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Lerato Gaopi
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The best Caesar salad I've ever had! The dressing was so creamy and flavorful, and the croutons were perfectly crispy. I'll definitely be using this recipe again and again.


Nouman Hazrat
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I'm not a huge fan of Caesar salad, but this recipe changed my mind! The tomato dressing was delicious and the bacon parmesan crisps were the perfect crunchy topping. Will definitely be making this again.


Usman Rind
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The bacon parmesan crisps were a great touch and added a lot of flavor. I also liked that the dressing was made with tomatoes instead of anchovies, which gave it a lighter, fresher taste.