Caesar Salad Gratin
A unique twist on the classic Caesar salad, turning fresh romaine lettuce into a warm, comforting gratin. The romaine is lightly roasted with a creamy Caesar dressing and topped with a golden layer of Parmesan cheese. This dish offers a delightful contrast of textures, where the crispness of the romaine is preserved under a rich and cheesy crust. Perfect for summer gatherings, this recipe elevates a simple salad into a comforting, impressive dish that’s sure to surprise and delight your guests.
Preheat the oven to <temperature>200<unit>°C</unit></temperature>. If your oven has a broil mode, you can use it
Add <quantity>2</quantity> egg yolks and <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of Dijon mustard to a bowl
Add the zest from <quantity>½</quantity> lemon
Grate <quantity>1</quantity> garlic clove
Squeeze the juice from <quantity>1</quantity> lemon
Add salt and black pepper to taste
Add <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of picked oregano leaves and stir until well combined
Add <quantity>½<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of olive oil in a thin stream, whisking continuously to obtain a creamy dressing
Trim and halve <quantity>2</quantity> romaine lettuces lenghwise
Place the romaine on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle honey to taste
Place <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of the dressing on each romaine half. Spread to cover all the leaves
Grate parmesan cheese to taste on top of each romaine
Broil until the leaves are golden brown
Plate it, garnish with oreano leaves and extra virgin olive oil to taste. The Caesar salad gratin is ready
Enjoy!
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