Just A Bite Recipe

Prepare the Romaine

Rinse the Romaine lettuce under cold water, then dry it thoroughly using a salad spinner or paper towels. Chop or tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it into a large salad bowl.

Dress the Salad

Add the Caesar dressing to the bowl with the chopped Romaine. Toss gently until the lettuce is evenly coated with the dressing.

Add Cheese and Pepitas

Sprinkle the shaved parmesan cheese and chili pepitas over the dressed Romaine. Toss lightly to combine.

Prepare the Lemon

Cut the lemon in half. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Place the lemon halves cut-side down on the grill and cook for about 3-5 minutes until grill marks appear and the lemon is slightly caramelized. Remove from heat and set aside.

Prepare the Baguette

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch thick slices. Arrange the slices on a baking sheet.

Toast the Crostini

Brush both sides of the baguette slices with olive oil. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.

Serve the Salad

Spoon the dressed Romaine salad into individual serving bowls. Squeeze some grilled lemon juice over the top for added flavor.

Add Crostini

Serve the toasted crostini on the side or placed on top of the salad for added crunch.