Salads

Sweet Gems™ Baby Cos Lettuce Hearts Caesar Salad

This is a new twist on an old favourite - always a great summer lunch.

Serves 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes.
Cooking Time: 15 minutes (for croutons).

Ingredients

• 4 Sweet Gems™ baby cos lettuce hearts
• 2-3 small garlic cloves, crushed
• 8 anchovy fillets
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 egg
• 2 cups croutons
• 4 slices bacon, grilled
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan

Cooking Instructions

• Wash and dry lettuce hearts. Trim and discard base.
• Place lettuce in large bowl, tearing into bite-size pieces if necessary.
• To make dressing, blend together garlic and anchovies. Add lemon juice then gradually add olive oil until dressing becomes creamy. Add lightly beaten egg.
• Toss lettuce gently with dressing and croutons.
• To make croutons, bake cubed white bread in a 180°C oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden.
• Add coarsely chopped bacon, cheese, cracked pepper to taste, and serve.