Salad
Crispy Prosciutto Caesar Salad
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.
20 min
Prep Time
2 hr 38 min
Cook Time
Easy
Level
4
Servings
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
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1/4 cup butter
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1 thick slice sourdough bread, cut into chunks
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1 teaspoon olive oil, or as needed, for the skillet
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4 slices prosciutto
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5 cups shredded iceberg or Romaine lettuce
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1/2 shallot, sliced thin
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6 grape tomatoes, halved
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1 recipe Greek Yogurt Caesar Dressing, or other light Caesar dressing
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1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese, or as needed
Method
- Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 275 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 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.
- Bake in the preheated oven until croutons are crisp, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven to cool.
- 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.
- 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.
