Caesar Salad in Peppered Parmesan Bowls

Name: Caesar Salad in Peppered Parmesan Bowls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 2 romaine hearts, cut into bite-size pieces (about 6 cups); 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved; 3/4 cup Caesar salad croutons, slightly crushed; 1/4 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min. YIELD: 8 servings.

This cheese bowl salad looks impressive but is a cinch to make. I won't tell if you don't! —Melissa Wilkes, St. Augustine, Florida

Ingredients

2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 romaine hearts, cut into bite-size pieces (about 6 cups)
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
3/4 cup Caesar salad croutons, slightly crushed
1/4 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing

Directions

1. In a small bowl, toss cheese with pepper. Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Evenly sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese mixture into pan to form a 6-in. circle; cook, uncovered, until bubbly and edges are golden brown, 1-2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat; let stand 15 seconds.
2. Using a spatula, carefully remove cheese and immediately drape over an inverted 4-oz. ramekin; press cheese gently to form a bowl. Cool completely. Repeat with remaining cheese, making eight bowls.
3. In a large bowl, combine romaine, tomatoes and croutons. Just before serving, drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Serve in Parmesan bowls.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 138 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 463mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein.

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