This might be the best caesar salad you will ever taste! Smoky, sweet and savory flavors that will give your taste buds a run for their money. The croissant croutons added a completely different element than what you might expect from your typical croutons. Trust me, you will want to add more on your salad to taste all the layers of buttery goodness with each and every bite.
- Prep Time: 20m
- Cook Time: 40m
- Total Time: 1h
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Sides
Ingredients
Tomatoes
- 16 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon herbs de provence
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
Croutons
- 3 croissants, cubed
- 1 tablespoon herbs de provence
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Candied Bacon
- 4 bacon, thick cut, slices
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- salt and pepper to taste
Dressing
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 6 anchovy filets
- olive oil
Salad
- 2 romaine heads, small, chopped
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
Tomatoes
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toss all tomato ingredients together. Roast in oven for 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Croutons
- Toss all crouton ingredients together. Place on baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until crispy at the same time of the tomatoes, Set aside and allow to cool.
Candied Bacon
- Place bacon on a baking sheet. Combine the rest of the bacon ingredients and sprinkle on each piece of bacon. Bake for 20-25 minutes . Set aside to cool.
Dressing
- In a tall container, combine all dressing ingredients, except the oil with an immersion blender wand. Slowly add olive oil until thick and creamy. Seat aside.
Salad
- Toss all salad ingredients together. Add dressing and toss again.
- To plate, place one slice of bacon on the bottom. Add some of the salad on top and then the croutons. Place some of the tomatoes on the side.
Drooling.