MINI CAESAR SALAD BITES

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A simple caesar salad served in individual garlic, buttery and crisp cups. No utensils required for consumption so it's perfect for a party or anywhere else you'd like a lovely, easy, fresh and unique hors d'oeuvre. I came up with this recipe because I wanted to serve a vegetable based appetizer but was tired of the standard veggie platter. I thought of regular salads, but they were too finicky for guests to deal with. (hard to juggle a glass of champagne and eat a salad) I needed something that people could easily pop into their mouths in one or 2 bites. Thus, this recipe was born! :)

Provided by grumblebee

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 45 mini salad cups, 45 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

45 wonton wrappers
5 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped very finely
3/4 cup caesar salad dressing (adjust to taste and consistency)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
nonstick cooking spray
lemon wedge (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray mini-muffin tins with cooking spray. Melt the butter in microwavable safe dish and stir in garlic salt. Set aside.
  • Place each wrapper into a section of a mini-muffin tin. Gently press each wrapper into the tin and arrange so that it forms a cup shape. The wrapper will overlap itself and stick up out of the cup. Brush insides with the garlic butter and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until browned and crisp. (time may vary according to your oven, so keep a close eye on them) Remove from the tin and allow to cool while preparing salad.
  • Finely chop the romaine lettuce. If you have a food processor, use it. You really need a fine fine chop in order to fill the cups properly, so don't be lazy with this step!
  • Pour on caesar salad dressing and stir until all pieces are coated. Adjust dressing (adding more or less) to suit personal preference.
  • Spoon salad mixture into cooled wonton cups and sprinkle with freshly grated parmasan cheese. Garnish with fresh lemon, if desired.
  • Bon Appetit! :).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.6, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 6.1, Sodium 114, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.3, Protein 1.3

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