Extra Toasty Cheez-It® Cracker Caesar Salad
All the deliciousness of a Ceasar Salad with the perfect cheesy crunch of Cheez-It® crackers make this Extra Toasty Cheez-It® Cracker Caesar Salad PERFECT. Pair with a crispy soda for the perfect girl lunch.
Ingredients
- For the dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
- 4 anchovy fillets
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- For the Extra Toasty Cheez-It® Cracker breadcrumbs
- 2 ½ cups Cheez-It® Extra Toasty Snack Crackers, finely ground
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- Kosher salt, to taste
- For the salad:
- 1 large head romaine lettuce, shredded
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
- 1 cup Cheez-It® Extra Toasty Snack Crackers
Directions
1. Make the dressing. In a wide mouth jar with an immersion blender, mix mayonnaise, garlic cloves, lemon zest, lemon juice, anchovies, Parm, and black pepper. Season to taste with salt. Thin to desired consistency with a little bit of water, if needed.
2. Make the breadcrumbs. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground Cheez-It® crackers and toss to coat in butter. Cook until lightly toasted, 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in grated garlic. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
3. Assemble the salad. In a large bowl, toss romaine, Parmesan, breadcrumbs and dressing, Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve salad with more Extra Toasty Cheez It® crackers.