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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

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min.

Makes

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

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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

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.
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.
In a large bowl, combine romaine, tomatoes and croutons. Just before serving, drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Serve in Parmesan bowls.

Test Kitchen Tips

Heirloom tomatoes are generally considered to be any variety that has been passed down for several generations for its unique qualities. From large green zebra-striped fruits to small cherries almost black in color, try a new one in your next salad.

In Europe, Parmigiano-Reggiano and Parmesan are considered the same cheese. But in the U.S., Parmesan is a generic term that may not come from Italy’s Parmigiano-Reggiano region. Using the authentic Italian cheese (in a lesser amount than the original’s ½ cup) ensures a cheesy richness in the makeover with less fat and calories.

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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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