Crab Caesar Salad
Ingredients
1 small Cromer crab or 1 x 170g (6oz) can white crabmeat
3 x 15ml (3 tablespoons) olive oil
1or 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
2 slices foccacia or plain white bread, crusts removed and cubed
4-6 heads baby Cos or Romaine hearts lettuce
salt and black pepper
juice of 1 lemon (optional)
3 x 15ml spoon (3 tablespoons) prepared Caesar dressing
15g (half an oz) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Serves 2-3
Method:
To prepare the croutons: heat the oil with the garlic and cook the croutons until golden brown. Remove and leave to cool on some kitchen towel for about 10 minutes.
In a large bowl tear the lettuce leaves into bite size pieces and add the crabmeat.
Add the bread croutons, seasoning, lemon juice, (if used), dressing and cheese.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve.
