Smoky bacon caesar salad with parmesan croutons

Name: Smoky bacon caesar salad with parmesan croutons
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: ciabatta 3-4 slices, cut in half lengthways; olive oil; parmesan 50g, grated; streaky smoked bacon 4 rashers; half-fat crème fraîche 4 tbsp; Dijon mustard 1 tsp; Worcestershire sauce ½ tsp; garlic ½ clove, crushed; lemon ½, juiced; little gem lettuce 2, leaves separated and torn if large; spring onions 2, shredded

20 minutes
serves 2
Easy

A quick idea for Caesar salad using smoky bacon rashers. An easy homemade dressing makes this a fast and simple midweek meal, and Parmesan croutons are a great finishing touch.

February 9, 2015 at 9:00 am

Ingredients

ciabatta 3-4 slices, cut in half lengthways
olive oil
parmesan 50g, grated
streaky smoked bacon 4 rashers
half-fat crème fraîche 4 tbsp
Dijon mustard 1 tsp
Worcestershire sauce ½ tsp
garlic ½ clove, crushed
lemon ½, juiced
little gem lettuce 2, leaves separated and torn if large
spring onions 2, shredded

Method

Step 1

Heat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Toss the bread with 1 tbsp olive oil and some salt flakes. Sprinkle over half the grated parmesan, trying to keep it on the bread. Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden. Grill the bacon until crisp, then break into pieces.
Step 2

Mix the crème fraîche, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and the rest of the parmesan with a squeeze of lemon juice and a splash of water, then season.
Step 3

Toss the lettuce with half the dressing and divide between 2 plates. Top with pieces of bacon, croutons and spring onions. Drizzle over the rest of the dressing.