11th Hour Spinach Caesar Salad
This inventive Caesar salad was created for unexpected guests without eggs. It features a rich, blended dressing made with anchovies, garlic and Parmesan, tossed with fresh spinach. The salad is topped with crispy bacon pieces, lightly sautéed mushrooms and homemade garlic Parmesan croutons. It's a complete, flavourful dish that comes together in under half an hour. For a heartier meal, you can add grilled chicken or shrimp and omit the croutons.
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon
- 1/4 cup Miracle Whip light
- 1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
- 6 anchovy fillets
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups fresh mushrooms, wiped clean and sliced
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 cups French bread, cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 170 g Baby Spinach, bagged and pre-washed
Method
- Cook the bacon in a non-stick pan until crisp. Transfer to paper towels to cool, then chop it into bits.
- Combine the Miracle Whip, low-fat mayonnaise, anchovy fillets, 4 minced garlic cloves, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, 3 tablespoons of Parmesan and the 1/4 cup of olive oil in a blender. Blend until smooth, then chill the dressing.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan and lightly sauté the sliced mushrooms. Set them aside once cooked.
- Warm oil in a pan and add 2 minced garlic cloves. Toss the bread cubes in this garlic oil with 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese. Toast them in a 350 degree oven until golden.
- Place the spinach in a large bowl and toss it with your desired amount of dressing. Season with black pepper. Add the chopped bacon, sautéed mushrooms and prepared croutons to serve.
Nutrition (per serving)
Sodium1276500 mg
Recipe details
Category< 30 Mins
AuthorEmjay99
