Crispy Prosciutto Caesar Salad

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter

  • 1 thick slice sourdough bread, cut into chunks

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil, or as needed, for the skillet

  • 4 slices prosciutto

  • 5 cups shredded iceberg or Romaine lettuce

  • 1/2 shallot, sliced thin

  • 6 grape tomatoes, halved

  • 1 recipe Greek Yogurt Caesar Dressing, or other light Caesar dressing

  • 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese, or as needed

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 275 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet; add bread cubes and cook, stirring frequently until lightly browned on all sides and butter is absorbed. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven until croutons are crisp, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven to cool.
  4. Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel, then bring back to medium heat. Add a bit of olive oil, then lightly fry the prosciutto. Flip frequently until golden brown on both sides; remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  5. To serve, spread lettuce, shallot, and tomatoes on a plate. Drizzle salad with dressing, then layer prosciutto on top. Add croutons, then drizzle on more dressing. Top with shaved Parmesan.