White Bean Caesar Salad
Crispy white beans, crunchy parmesan breadcrumbs, and a bright lemon Caesar dressing. You won't miss the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Lemon caesar dressing:
- 1 anchovies, finely chopped and smashed into a paste with a chef’s knife
- 2 garlic cloves, finely grated
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 tbsp fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp finely grated parmesan
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Crispy beans and crumbs:
- 2 cans cannellini beans, drained and patted really dry
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs (can substitute panko, if desired)
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
Salad:
- 2 romaine hearts, sliced into 1/2-inch ribbons
- 1/3 cup shaved parmesan
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- To make the dressing, combine anchovies, garlic, mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice, parmesan, olive oil, and a big pinch of salt and pepper in a glass jar. Tighten the lid and shake until fully combined.
- To make crispy beans, line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Add beans, garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons olive oil, a big pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Toss until evenly coated and roast for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix breadcrumbs, parmesan, and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small bowl until combined. Remove sheet pan from the oven, flip the beans and push them to one side of the sheet. Spread the breadcrumbs out on the empty half and bake for another 5- 10 minutes, or until the beans are crispy and breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- To assemble the salad, place lettuce, crispy beans and breadcrumbs in a large serving bowl and toss with half the dressing. Top with shaved parmesan and lots of black pepper. Serve, passing extra dressing and parmesan.
Notes
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
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