Tapenade Caesar with Prosciutto

Tapenade Caesar with Prosciutto
Tapenade Caesar with Prosciutto
This innovative take on the classic features an intensely flavored olive and raisin tapenade that is also great teamed with breadsticks or spread onto bruschetta. Crispy egg-bread croutons are also a nice addition
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  • Served Person: Makes 6 first-course servings
Salad Food Processor Fish Olive Parmesan Lemon Raisin Fall Chill Prosciutto Lettuce Bon Appétit
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Carbohydrate 22 g(7%)
  • Cholesterol 22 mg(7%)
  • Fat 60 g(93%)
  • Fiber 5 g(21%)
  • Protein 12 g(24%)
  • Saturated Fat 9 g(46%)
  • Sodium 1109 mg(46%)
  • Calories 658

PreparationMake tapenade: Blend olives, raisins, parsley, anchovies, shallots, lemon juice, fennel seeds and cayenne in processor until almost smooth, occasionally scraping down sides of bowl. With machine running, add oil and process until blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Make dressing: Whisk lemon juice, Parmesan, mustard, anchovies, capers and garlic in medium bowl until well blended. Gradually whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper. (Tapenade and dressing can be made 2 days ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.) Place lettuce in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat generously. Divide lettuce among 6 plates. Dot perimeter of each plate with teaspoonfuls of tapenade. Top each salad with prosciutto and cheese and serve.

PreparationMake tapenade: Blend olives, raisins, parsley, anchovies, shallots, lemon juice, fennel seeds and cayenne in processor until almost smooth, occasionally scraping down sides of bowl. With machine running, add oil and process until blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Make dressing: Whisk lemon juice, Parmesan, mustard, anchovies, capers and garlic in medium bowl until well blended. Gradually whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper. (Tapenade and dressing can be made 2 days ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.) Place lettuce in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat generously. Divide lettuce among 6 plates. Dot perimeter of each plate with teaspoonfuls of tapenade. Top each salad with prosciutto and cheese and serve.