Bacon Caesar Salad

Give your tastebuds a treat with this substantial salad smothered in a classic Caesar dressing.

Difficulty

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cooking Time

5-10 minutes

Serves

4-6

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Ingredients

100g SPAR Butchers Best back bacon, cubed
30ml SPAR olive oil
1 SPAR Freshline ciabatta bread, sliced into very thin rounds
200g SPAR Freshline assorted lettuce leaves
SPAR Marksbury Parmesan shavings, to garnish

For the dressing

2 SPAR Free-range egg yolks
6 anchovy fillets, diced
10ml SPAR Freshline garlic cloves, crushed
5ml fresh thyme, chopped
60ml SPAR sunflower oil
60ml SPAR Extra Virgin olive oil
SPAR sea salt and SPAR freshly-ground black pepper

Method

In a non-stick frying pan over a high heat, fry the bacon until crisp.
In a separate pan, heat the olive oil and lightly toast the sliced bread.
In a salad bowl, toss the lettuce, fried bacon and ciabatta croutons (reserve a few for serving) with the dressing. Garnish with the Parmesan shavings and serve with extra croutons on the side.
To make the dressing: Combine the egg yolks with the lemon juice, anchovy pieces, garlic and thyme. Add the sunflower and olive oils in a slow, steady stream, while whisking, until a thick emulsion forms. Season to taste.

Hints & Tips

You can make this delicious dressing in advance and just put the salad together when needed. Serve on individual plates as a starter.

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