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Caesar Salad with Creamy Roasted Garlic Dressing and Parmesan Crisp

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons shredded Parmesan, plus 1/4 cup
  • 3/4 cup Caesar dressing
  • 4 cloves roasted garlic
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 (10-ounce) bag chopped romaine hearts
  • 1 cup seasoned croutons

Instructions

  1. Special equipment: 3-inch ring mold or clean tuna can with top and bottom removed
  2. Preheat broiler. To make Parmesan crisp: place 3-inch ring mold on baking sheet. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of shredded parmesan into mold. Repeat 3 more times so there are 4 separate parmesan disks. Lay out crisps on a foil covered pan. Place under broiler for 3 to 4 minutes watching carefully until Parmesan turns golden brown. Remove from broiler and let cool.
  3. In a blender combine Caesar dressing, roasted garlic cloves and mayonnaise. Blend on medium speed until creamy.
  4. In a large bowl, add romaine, 1/4 cup Parmesan and croutons. Toss with salad dressing.
  5. Carefully peel Parmesan crisps from foil.
  6. Serve on chilled plates with Parmesan crisps upright in salad.

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