CAESAR SALAD IN PEPPERED PARMESAN BOWLS

Caesar Salad in Peppered Parmesan Bowls image

This cheese bowl salad looks impressive but is a cinch to make. I won't tell if you don't! -Melissa Wilkes, St. Augustine, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 romaine hearts, cut into bite-size pieces (about 6 cups)
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
3/4 cup Caesar salad croutons, slightly crushed
1/4 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing

Steps:

In a small bowl, toss cheese with pepper. Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Evenly sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese mixture into pan to form a 6-in. circle; cook, uncovered, until bubbly and edges are golden brown, 1-2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat; let stand 15 seconds., Using a spatula, carefully remove cheese and immediately drape over an inverted 4-oz. ramekin; press cheese gently to form a bowl. Cool completely. Repeat with remaining cheese, making eight bowls., In a large bowl, combine romaine, tomatoes and croutons. Just before serving, drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Serve in Parmesan bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 463mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.