11th Hour Spinach Caesar Salad
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 17
- Serves:
-
4
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
directions
- BACON BITS: In a non stick frypan, fry bacon until all fat is rendered. Cool on paper towels then coarsely chop into bits and set aside.
- DRESSING: In a blender process until smooth the Miracle Whip, mayonnaise, anchovy filets, 4 minced cloves of garlic, worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese and the 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil. Pour into container and refrigerate until ready to use.
- MUSHROOMS: Heat 1 tablespoon oil and saute mushrooms lightly - set aside.
- CROUTONS: Heat oil on low and add 2 minced garlic cloves. Toss cubed bread with garlic oil and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Place in 350 degree oven until lightly toasted.
- THE SALAD: In a large salad bowl toss the spinach with as much of the dressing as you prefer. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Add the bacon bits - sauted mushrooms - and croutons. Extra grated Parmesan cheese can also be added.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Emjay99
Canada