Miso Caesar Salad with Crispy Broccolini & Sesame Croutons

The classic Caesar has stood the test of time and for good reason…there is something just so nostalgic and delicious about tangy mayonnaise against a backdrop of salty, cheesy or smokey bacon crunch – it just works. I’ll always stand by “if ain’t broken, don’t fix it”, however on some occasions my body needs a little more ‘clean’ than comfort.

This is my ‘healthier’/ lower-carb caesar salad with a little umami twist! Baby gem lettuce with crispy broccolini is dressed in a miso caesar dressing, then kissed by grated parm and the most delicious crunchy sesame croutons. A pretty awesome version that is just as good as the OG if you ask me!

Lunch

Dinner

Quick Sticks

Serves 2

Prep Time 10 Mins

Cook Time 15 Mins

Method

1
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees celsius and line a baking tray with greaseproof paper. Place the broccolini onto the tray. Drizzle with the olive oil and season with a little salt and pepper. Place into the oven to bake for approximately 15 minutes or until crispy. Set aside.
2
Meanwhile, make the crispy sesame croutons - roughly tear the bread and add to a food processor. Blitz until you form a crumb. Heat the butter in a pan over a medium heat until just melted. Add the breadcrumbs, sesame seeds, chilli flakes, lemon zest and salt, tossing well. Cook until the breadcrumbs are golden and crispy, then set aside.
3
Make the miso caesar dressing - clean out the food processor and add all the ingredients. Blend on high until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
4
Assemble the salad - lay the gem lettuce on the base of a flat platter, topping with the crispy broccolini and a generous drizzle of the miso caesar dressing. Finally, scatter over the paleo croutons and finish with some freshly grated parmigiano reggiano.