Caesar Salad with Oatbran Croutons

Name: Caesar Salad with Oatbran Croutons
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Oats

The beloved salad gets an upgrade with our homemade Oatbran Croutons, adding a nutritious and crunchy element to every bite.

Cooking Time 30 minutes

Skill Level Easy

Serves 2

THE DRESSING

2 tbsp mayonnaise

4 slices parmesan cheese

2 salted anchovies

1 tsp capers

1/2 lemon, juiced

Salt and pepper

1/2 clove garlic

3 tbsp neutral oil

THE CROUTONS

1 tbsp butter

THE SALAD

2 servings of your protein of choice – we used tofu

2 heads gem lettuce, thickly sliced

Parmesan shavings

Chopped salted anchovies

Original Heart Healthy Oatbran

6 x 800g pack

First, prep your protein – we broke our tofu into chunks, then covered it in olive oil & salt and pepper, then baked for 25 minutes at 180°C, until it was golden and had a springy texture. Other ideas would be salmon or chicken here.
Whilst preparing your protein, add 1 tbsp of butter to a baking tray and put in the oven for a few minutes to melt. Cut three pieces of your bread into bite-size chunks, then add them to the baking tray with the butter, coating completely in the butter so they can crisp up.
Bake the croutons in 8-10 minute intervals, checking them each time – you want to bake them until they’re crispy and have a bite to them.
Whilst your protein cooks & your croutons bake, prepare your dressing.
To a food processor, add everything but the oil and blend until you have a smooth paste.
Add 1 tbsp oil at a time, blending until you have a dressing. Adjust & season to taste.
When you’re happy with everything, wait until your protein and croutons are cooked, then once they are, cut your lettuce into thick slices (about 2-3cm thick).
Add your lettuce to a large bowl, then add 3/4 of your croutons & 3/4 of your protein, as well as some shaved parmesan & some chopped salted anchovies.
Pour your dressing over the salad, mixing everything together well until coated.
Serve up into your serving bowl(s), topping with the remaining croutons and protein.
Season with salt and pepper & more parmesan shavings, then serve.

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