Charred Little Gems Caesar Salad Recipe

Charred Little Gems Caesar Salad

• Level: Intermediate
• Yield: Serves 4 to 6
• Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 of 6 servings): Calories 357, Total Fat 27 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Carbohydrates 12 g, Dietary Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 20 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Sodium 739 mg
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Active Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup capers, plus extra for garnish
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 small garlic cloves
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 cup croutons
• 1 1/2 cups shaved aged Parmesan cheese, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons blended oil
• 6 heads Little Gem lettuce, quartered with ends trimmed
• 1/2 large red onion, sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Instructions

1. Fire up your blender with excitement: combine Greek yogurt, capers, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Blend while slowly pouring in olive oil until silky smooth, about 1 minute. Chill this zesty dressing until showtime.
2. Pulse croutons and 1/2 cup Parmesan in a food processor into irresistible cheesy crumbs. Set aside to tempt your taste buds later.
3. Heat a 14-inch cast-iron skillet over medium with 1 tablespoon blended oil. Sear Little Gem wedges cut-side down until beautifully charred, 3 to 5 minutes. Work in batches for perfectionyour kitchen will smell amazing!
4. In the same skillet, saut sliced red onions in the remaining oil until caramelized, about 5 minutes. Splash in red wine vinegar and cook until it evaporates, 30 seconds. These onions will add smoky magic.
5. Wipe the skillet, heat to medium-high, and toast the crouton-Parmesan mix until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes. Pure crunch heaven awaits.
6. Assemble like a pro: Swirl dressing on plates, fan out charred lettuce, drizzle more dressing, and shower with capers, onions, Parmesan shavings, and warm crumbs. This salad is your smoky, creamy ticket to culinary stardomdig in and impress!

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