Caesar Salad* Recipe
Mixed greens, bacon, shaved manchego, tomato, duck fat croutons, Caesar dressing
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Toppings
Croutons
Dressing
Method
Preparing the Salad Base
- 1
Prepare the Mixed Greens
In a large salad bowl, add the mixed greens. Rinse and dry them thoroughly using a salad spinner or paper towels.
- 2
Chop the Tomato
Dice the medium tomato into bite-sized pieces and add them to the salad bowl with the mixed greens.
Cooking Toppings
- 3
- 4
Prepare the Manchego
Using a vegetable peeler or a cheese slicer, shave the Manchego cheese into thin strips. Set aside.
Making Croutons
- 5
Prepare the Bread
Cut the bread slices into cubes of about 1 inch.
- 6
Cook the Croutons
In the same skillet used for the bacon, melt the duck fat over medium heat. Add the bread cubes, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat and cook until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Making the Dressing
- 7
Prepare the Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, mash the garlic and anchovy fillets together to form a paste.
- 8
Combine Dressing Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the garlic-anchovy paste, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and olive oil until well combined. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Assembling the Salad
- 9
Combine All Ingredients
In the large bowl with mixed greens, add the diced tomato, cooked bacon pieces, shaved Manchego, and duck fat croutons.
- 10
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the Caesar dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- 11
Serve
Serve the Caesar salad immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
