Roman Recipe
Organic romaine, herb croutons, parmesan crisp, parmesan dressing
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Herb Croutons
Parmesan Crisp
Parmesan Dressing
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare Romaine Lettuce
Wash the organic romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold water. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner to remove excess moisture.
- 2
Chop and Mix
Chop the romaine into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Herb Croutons Preparation
- 3
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 4
Mix Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the cubed French bread, olive oil, dried Italian herbs, garlic powder, and salt. Toss until the bread is evenly coated.
- 5
Prepare Baking Sheet
Spread the coated bread cubes evenly on a baking sheet.
- 6
Bake Croutons
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, tossing halfway through.
- 7
Cool Croutons
Remove from the oven and let cool before adding to the salad.
Parmesan Crisp Preparation
- 8
Preheat Oven for Crisps
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 9
Prepare Baking Sheet for Crisps
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place small mounds of grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 tablespoon each) on the parchment, leaving space between each mound.
- 10
Bake Parmesan Crisps
Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- 11
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and allow to cool and harden before carefully removing the crisps from the parchment.
Parmesan Dressing Preparation
- 12
Mix Dressing Ingredients
In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and minced garlic.
- 13
Season Dressing
Whisk together until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 14
Store Dressing
Set aside or refrigerate until ready to use.
Assembly
- 15
Combine Ingredients
In the large salad bowl with the romaine, add the herb croutons and drizzle with the Parmesan dressing.
- 16
Toss Salad
Toss gently until everything is well coated.
- 17
Finish and Serve
Top the salad with the Parmesan crisps just before serving.