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Caesar Salad with Fried Ginger





Yields
Makes 8 to 10 servings

Notes: Shred ginger with a shredder or finely julienne with a knife.

 6 tablespoons olive oil
 1/2 cup finely shredded fresh ginger
 6 ounces parmesan cheese
 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
 3 tablespoons lemon juice
 1 pound romaine lettuce, rinsed and crisped
 1 cup prepared toasted croutons
Step 1
1

In an 8- to 10-inch frying pan over high heat, stir oil and ginger until ginger is golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer ginger to paper towels. Let oil cool.

Step 2
2

With a vegetable peeler, shave about half the cheese into very thin slices. Grate remaining cheese.

Step 3
3

In a wide, shallow bowl, whisk oil, grated cheese, garlic, and lemon juice to blend.

Step 4
4

Break romaine into bite-size pieces into bowl. Add croutons and mix gently.

Step 5
5

Sprinkle fried ginger and shaved parmesan over salad.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 173Calories from Fat 73
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g22%

Saturated Fat 4.4g23%
Cholesterol 13mg5%
Sodium 343mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 5g2%

Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Protein 8.2g17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.