Smoky caesar salad
Indulge in the smoky delight of a classic Caesar salad with a unique twist. Enhance your palate with the rich, savory flavors of this culinary masterpiece.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups 3/4-inch-cubed sourdough bread (about 180g)
- 1/2 cup olive oil, divided
- 4 medium garlic cloves, smashed, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 1 (3.9-ounce) can boneless, skinless smoked trout fillets in canola oil, undrained
- 3/110g Parmesan cheese, grated on a Microplane grater (about 1/2 cup), divided
- 1 large pasteurized egg yolk
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
- 2 teaspoons drained capers
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 medium romaine lettuce hearts, cut into 1-inch-wide strips (about 8 cups)
- 1 medium head radicchio, cored and cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips (about 4 cups)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Mix bread cubes with 1/4 cup of olive oil, 3 smashed garlic cloves, 3/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper on a baking sheet with edges until the bread is well coated. Spread them out in a single layer.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until the bread turns golden brown, which should take between 12 to 16 minutes. Once the croutons are ready, take them out of the oven and allow them to cool down completely for about 15 minutes.
- While the croutons are cooling, blend together canned trout (with the liquid), a portion of the Parmesan cheese, egg yolk, lemon juice, capers, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, the remaining smashed garlic clove, the rest of the salt, and half a teaspoon of pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth, which usually takes around 20 seconds. While the blender is still running, slowly pour in the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil until the mixture is smooth, for about 20 seconds.
- Mix the dressing with romaine lettuce, radicchio, croutons, and some of the Parmesan cheese in a large bowl until everything is coated evenly. Transfer the salad to a serving dish and sprinkle the remaining Parmesan on top.
Summary:
- Calories: 2112 kcal
- Fat: 145 g
- Protein: 81 g
- Carbs: 130 g
- Potassium: 2479 mg
- Magnesium: 221 mg