Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsUnion KitchenBaby Gem Caesar Recipe

Baby Gem Caesar Recipe

Inspired by Union Kitchen
Time30m
Serves4

parmigiano reggiano, garlic breadcrumbs

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Salad

Method

Salad Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Baby Gem Lettuce

    Wash the Baby Gem lettuce thoroughly under cold water. Pat dry with a paper towel and cut each head in half lengthwise.

  2. 2

    Make the Caesar Dressing

    In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until well combined.

  3. 3

    Assemble the Salad

    In a large bowl, toss the halved Baby Gem lettuce with the dressing until evenly coated. Grate the Parmigiano Reggiano over the salad and toss gently.

Garlic Breadcrumbs Preparation

  1. 4

    Prepare the Breadcrumbs

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Tear the bread into small pieces and place them in a food processor. Pulse until you have coarse crumbs.

  2. 5

    Sauté Garlic

    In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

  3. 6

    Mix Breadcrumbs

    Add the breadcrumbs to the skillet with the garlic. Season with salt and mix well. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the breadcrumbs are golden brown.

  4. 7

    Add Parsley

    Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley. Let cool slightly.

Final Assembly

  1. 8

    Serve the Salad

    Plate the dressed Baby Gem salad and top with the garlic breadcrumbs. Serve immediately.

More from Union Kitchen