Spinach Salad with Lemon Caesar Dressing and Grilled Croutons

A few weeks ago we made grilled pizza. Turns out the crusts we made also make great salad croutons. Paired with a great lemon Caesar dressing, this dish really came out great.


Just follow the recipe for the pizza crusts, then cut the bread up for croutons.


For the dressing:

Makes: 4-6 servings
Prep time: 5 minutes
Printable Recipe

Ingredients:

• 3 T fresh lemon juice
• 1 T fresh orange juice
• (or sub 1/4 cup Meyer lemon juice for both)
• 4 cloves garlic, roasted
• 1 T Djion mustard
• 1 T mayo
• 3 anchovy fillets
• 1 T red wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

1. Place all ingredients up to the oil in a blender and blend until smooth.

2. With the blender running, slowly add in the oil until emulsified.

3. Add the grated cheese and blend for a few seconds more.

For the salad:

Ingredients:

• 1 pound baby spinach, washed and dried
• Parmesan, shaved
• Dressing, from above

1. Place spinach in a bowl.

2. Drizzle with dressing.

3. Top with croutons, toss.

4. Top with shaved Parmesan. Serve.