Hand Held Caesar Salad

DIRECTIONS

• To make croutons: Cut off crust from French bread.
• Slice lengthwise into 1 cm thick slices.
• Rub slices on both sides with garlic clove and brush with olive oil.
• Cut slices into long strips and place on a baking sheet.
• Sprinkle lightly with salt.
• Bake at 300 degrees F for 15 minutes or until croutons are dry and crisp.
• Cool and place on a serving dish.
• Wash lettuce, removing any wilted or tough parts of leaves.
• Place whole leaves on a platter.
• Crumble pancetta or bacon into a small serving bowl.
• Place grated cheese in another small serving bowl.
• Pour dressing into a squeeze bottle (if using a homemade version).
• To serve the salad, hold one lettuce leaf in your hand.
• Layer lettuce with a crouton, crumbled pancetta, cheese and dressing.
• Wrap up sides of the lettuce leaf and eat!