Parmesan Salad Bowls

- Carla -'s Note:

Parmesan bowls are delicious, easy to prepare and make an impressive presentation for salads. Make these using any bowl you would normally use as the mold.

• Total Time: 10 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• vegetable oil cooking spray
• 1 1/3 cups parmesan cheese, coarsely grated
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated

Directions:

1. Spray an 8-inch non-stick saute pan with vegetable oil spray.
2. Heat the pan over medium heat.
3. For each Parmesan bowl, sprinkle 1/3 coarsely grated Parmesan to the bottom of the saute pan, distributing the cheese evenly across the pan.
4. Allow the cheese to bubble for about 30 seconds before adding an additional 1/4 cup of finely grated Parmesan.
5. When the cheese starts to turn golden brown, remove from the pan and place over any (flipped upside down) bowl you would normally use.
6. Now, I like to place a paper towel (or two) over the grated Parmesan to soak up any oil, while I gently press/mold the grated cheese to the bowl.
7. Allow a few moments for your Parmesan bowls to cool before removing.
8. Divide salad among the cooled Parmesan bowls, serve and Enjoy! :).
9. For a dramatic effect, tilt the bowl on the plate, allowing the greens to cascade out of the bowl onto the plate or try using different shaped molds for your Parmesan bowls.