Grilled Veggie Caesar Salad with Sourdough Croutons
- 2 bell peppers (any colors), quartered
- 1 small eggplant, cut into 3/4-inch-thick rounds
- 1 small zucchini, cut lengthwise into 3/4-inch-thick slices
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, divided
- 2 large slices sourdough bread
- 2 cloves garlic, divided
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
- 3 anchovies, finely chopped (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan, divided
- 8 cups sliced romaine lettuce (from about 1 large head)
Prepare grill for medium-high-heat cooking.
Drizzle bell peppers, eggplant and zucchini with 2 teaspoons oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Grill the vegetables, turning frequently, until browned and tender, about 8 minutes. Set aside.
Brush bread slices on both sides with 1 teaspoon oil and grill until browned, about 1 minute on each side.
Split one garlic cloves and use it to rub bread slices all over; discard garlic.
Cut grilled bread into cubes and set aside.
Meanwhile, finely chop remaining garlic clove and place it in a large bowl.
Add lemon juice, mayonnaise, anchovies (if using), pepper, remaining 2 tablespoons oil and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt to bowl and whisk until combined.
Whisk in Parmesan.
Add lettuce and toss until combined.
Chop vegetables into bite-size pieces and toss with lettuce.
Sprinkle salad with remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan and croutons.
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- 2 bell peppers (any colors), quartered
- 1 small eggplant, cut into 3/4-inch-thick rounds
- 1 small zucchini, cut lengthwise into 3/4-inch-thick slices
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, divided
- 2 large slices sourdough bread
- 2 cloves garlic, divided
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
- 3 anchovies, finely chopped (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan, divided
- 8 cups sliced romaine lettuce (from about 1 large head)