Friday, July 27, 2007

Grilled Ceaser Salad and Garlic Crostini laced with Parmesan Ribbons

At first, I was put off by grilling the lettuce; but Chef proved me wrong! The quick heat on the grill makes this Roman treat packed with ceaser flavor and the romaine even stays crunchy...so important! Loved it! -Stephanie



What you will need:

4 ea Romaine heads, washed and cleaned, outer leaves removed, stems cut, but, not all the way, leave enough on to keep it together.

2 oz Olive oil
1 oz Garlic, minced
To taste S & P
4 oz Caesar dressing
¼ oz Parmesan ribbons, made with potato peeler, a la minute
Touch pepper, for garnish on plate

How to get cooking:

Brush romaine spears with o. oil/garlic mix
Grill on small grill, until slightly wilted
Place one on plate the other on top at a 90-degree angle holding it together with
a tsp of Caesar dressing,(squeeze bottle)
In zigzag lines put more on top of other spear

The Crostini...mmm:

French bread, sliced on the bias and kept out overnight
On low fire, sauté the bread until golden brown on both sides
While still warm season with S & P and garlic (dry) reserve for service

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