**Emerald Caesar Skewers**
These skewers are a fun and easy way to enjoy all the flavors of a classic Caesar salad. The romaine lettuce leaves are skewered and topped with cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, crumbled bacon, and Caesar dressing. The skewers are then sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper. The result is a delicious and refreshing snack or appetizer that is perfect for any occasion.
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Total time:** 15 minutes
The Caesar salad is a classic dish that has been enjoyed for decades. It is said to have been created by Caesar Cardini, an Italian immigrant who owned a restaurant in Tijuana, Mexico, in the 1920s. Cardini's original recipe was simple: romaine lettuce, croutons, Parmesan cheese, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Over the years, the Caesar salad has evolved to include a variety of other ingredients, such as bacon, cherry tomatoes, and cucumbers. The Emerald Caesar Skewers are a fun and easy way to enjoy all the flavors of a classic Caesar salad in a portable and bite-sized form.
The skewers are made with romaine lettuce leaves that are skewered and topped with cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, crumbled bacon, and Caesar dressing. The skewers are then sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper. The result is a delicious and refreshing snack or appetizer that is perfect for any occasion.
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
Romaine lettuce hearts, leaves separated
Cucumber, sliced into thin rounds
Cherry tomatoes, halved
Caesar dressing
Grated Parmesan cheese
Bacon, cooked and crumbled
Garlic powder
Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the romaine lettuce leaves.
Skewer the lettuce leaves onto bamboo skewers.
Top each skewer with cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, and crumbled bacon.
Drizzle the Caesar dressing over the skewers.
Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper to taste.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Why It Works
The romaine lettuce leaves provide a sturdy base for the skewers and add a fresh, crunchy texture.
The cucumber slices add a refreshing and hydrating element to the skewers.
The cherry tomatoes add a sweet and juicy flavor to the skewers.
The crumbled bacon adds a salty and smoky flavor to the skewers.
The Caesar dressing adds a creamy and tangy flavor to the skewers.
The grated Parmesan cheese adds a nutty and salty flavor to the skewers.
The garlic powder and black pepper add a savory and aromatic flavor to the skewers.