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Cucumber Caesar Salad

Cucumber Caesar with Crispy Breadcrumbs
A nice, refreshing, crunchy alternative to a classic Caesar salad, with a super flavorful dressing.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 side salads

Ingredients

Breadcrumbs

  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt

Dressing

  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 5 drained oil-packed anchovy fillets
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 Tbsp. dijon mustard
  • Pinch of salt

Salad

  • 2 English cucumbers
  • 4 oz Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Breadcrumbs

  • Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet
  • Toast 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs until brown, add 1/4 tsp kosher salt and stir

Dressing

  • Grate 4 cloves garlic into large bowl with a Microplane
  • Add 5 anchovy fillets, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, and use a fork to smash everything together with the grated garlic
  • Add 1/3 cup olive oil, juice of one lemon, and 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard

Salad

  • Slice 2 English cucumbers on a diagonal into 3/4 inch pieces and then cut in half lengthwise
  • Toss with dressing in large bowl or serve in individual bowls
  • Using a vegetable peeler or cheese peeler, thinly slice 4 oz Parmesan cheese on top
  • Add breadcrumbs and serve
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