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