SALAD & DRESSINGS = Caesar in Parmesan Bowls

By pattiwarner

Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp. coursely ground pepper
• 2 romaine hearts, cut into bite size pieces
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
• 3/4 cups Caesar salad croutons, slightly crushed
• 1/4 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing

Preparation

Step 1

In small bowl, toss cheese with pepper. Heat a small nonstick pan over medium heat. Sprinkle evenly 1/4 cup cheese mixture into pan to form a circle about 6 inches. Cook, uncovered, until bubbly and edges are golden brown, about 1-2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and let stand 15 seconds.

Carefully remove cheese and immediately drape over an inverted 4 oz. ramekin. Press cheese to form a bowl. Cool completely. Repeat with remaining cheese.

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