Description
A crispy and flavorful twist on the classic Caesar salad, served in parmesan cups for an elegant presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup croutons
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place small mounds of grated parmesan on a baking sheet and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and immediately drape over inverted muffin tins to form cups.
- Let cool and crisp up.
- Toss lettuce, dressing, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Fill parmesan cups with salad mixture.
- Top with croutons and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan for best results.
- Work quickly when shaping the cups before the cheese hardens.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 7 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
