Roasted Corn Caesar Salad
This Roasted Corn Caesar Salad is a simple recipe that brings a smoky, creamy, and crunchy twist to the classic Caesar. Whether you serve it as a side dish or enjoy it as a light main course, it is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Caesar Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tsp capers
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Roasted Corn Salad
- 4 ears of corn kernels cut or 3 cups frozen corn
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 2 oz grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 heads romaine lettuce shredded
- 2 tbsp butter or oil
- 1 cup bread crumbs Italian or panko
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Spread corn kernels on a baking sheet and toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Roast for 10 to 15 minutes until golden and lightly charred, stirring halfway through.4 ears of corn, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp paprika
- Make the Caesar dressing by blending mayonnaise, olive oil, garlic, capers, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.1/2 cup mayo, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, 2 tsp capers, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, Juice of 1 lemon, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper
- Toast bread crumbs in butter or oil over medium heat until golden brown and crispy.2 tbsp butter or oil, 1 cup bread crumbs
- In a large bowl, toss the shredded romaine lettuce with roasted corn and Parmesan cheese. Add dressing and mix until evenly coated. Top with toasted bread crumbs and serve immediately.2 oz grated Parmesan cheese, 2 heads romaine lettuce
Notes
✔️ Fresh corn will give the best flavor, but frozen corn works well when fresh is not available.
✔️ Roast the corn until slightly charred for maximum flavor.
✔️ Use freshly grated Parmesan for the richest taste.
✔️ Toast the bread crumbs just before serving so they stay crunchy.
✔️ Roast the corn until slightly charred for maximum flavor.
✔️ Use freshly grated Parmesan for the richest taste.
✔️ Toast the bread crumbs just before serving so they stay crunchy.
