This crispy prosciutto Caesar salad with homemade buttery croutons, lightly fried slices of prosciutto, and shaved Parmesan cheese, features a Greek yogurt Caesar dressing that is quickly made in a blender.
Ingredients
- 0.25 cups butter
- 1 thick slice sourdough bread
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 4 prosciutto
- 5 cups iceberg or Romaine lettuce
- 1/2 shallot
- 6 grapes tomatoes
- 1 recipe
- 0.5 cups shaved Parmesan cheese , or as needed
Instructions
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Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 275 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Melt butter in a skillet; add bread cubes and cook, stirring frequently until lightly browned on all sides and butter is absorbed. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake in the preheated oven until croutons are crisp, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven to cool.
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Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel, then bring back to medium heat. Add a bit of olive oil, then lightly fry the prosciutto. Flip frequently until golden brown on both sides; remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
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To serve, spread lettuce, shallot, and tomatoes on a plate. Drizzle salad with dressing, then layer prosciutto on top. Add croutons, then drizzle on more dressing. Top with shaved Parmesan.
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