Recipes
Caesar Salad with Asparagus

Caesar Salad with Asparagus

It’s asparagus season! Have you ever thought of changing up your regular Caesar salad by adding asparagus and homemade croutons?

Preparation 25 min
Total 60 min
4 Servings
Bon Matin® No Sugar, No Fat Added Protein Loaf
MADE WITH Bon Matin® No Sugar, No Fat Added Protein Loaf

Ingredients

  • 4 slices Bon Matin™ No Fat, No Sugar Added Protein Loaf
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried herbs
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) olive oil
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp dried herbs
  • 8 cups romaine lettuce, torn
  • 12 stalks of asparagus
  • 6 slices of bacon, cooked and cut in pieces
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) olive oil
  • 12 tbsp capers (optional)
  • Salt and pepper

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Slice the bread into cubes.
  3. Mix the olive oil, dried herbs and lemon zest.
  4. Drizzle the oil mixture on the bread pieces.
  5. Place the bread on a baking tray and bake 15 minutes. Toss halfway through and continue baking until crispy and golden brown.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  7. In a bowl, toss the asparagus with the olive oil, salt and pepper.
  8. Spread the asparagus on a baking tray and bake for 20 minutes.
  9. In a bowl, mix all the ingredients until you get a creamy consistency.
  10. Place the lettuce in a large bowl and toss it with the dressing, bacon and half the cheese.
  11. Top with asparagus, the rest of the cheese, croutons, lemon zest and capers.