Canadian Caesar Salad with Candied Bacon

A twist on the classic Caesar salad featuring a creamy maple-infused dressing and topped with irresistibly crispy candied bacon.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

750 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£2.74/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Snack•Salad

Cuisine:

British

Main Ingredient:

Pork

Mood:

Comfort Food

Ingredients

Servings

2headsRomaine Lettuce(washed and chopped)

£2.60

12slicesBacon(thick-cut recommended)

£3.50

2tablespoonsMaple Syrup(Pure maple syrup)

£0.30

2tablespoonsBrown Sugar(packed)

£0.10

1cupCroutons(store-bought or homemade)

£1.20

0.5cupParmesan Cheese(freshly grated)

£1.75

0.5cupMayonnaise

£0.60

1tablespoonDijon Mustard

£0.15

2clovesGarlic(minced)

£0.10

2tablespoonsLemon Juice(freshly squeezed)

£0.20

1teaspoonWorcestershire Sauce

£0.05

1tablespoonMaple Syrup(For Dressing)

£0.30

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(freshly ground)

£0.05

0.3teaspoonSalt(to taste)

£0.05

Total Cost

£10.95

£2.74 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.
Prepare the candied bacon: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl, combine maple syrup and brown sugar. Brush each side of the bacon slices with the maple-sugar mixture and arrange them in a single layer on the baking sheet.
3.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and caramelized. Watch carefully to prevent burning. Let cool slightly on the baking sheet before roughly chopping or crumbling.
4.
Make the Caesar dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
5.
In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, croutons, and Parmesan cheese. Add the Caesar dressing and toss to coat.
6.
Top the salad with the crispy candied bacon. Serve immediately.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (300g)

750 kcal / 3138 kJ

Carbs

36g

14% of RDA

Fat

58g

83% of RDA

Protein

27g

54% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

5 g

17% of RDA

Sugar

22 g

24% of RDA

Sodium

950 mg

41% of RDA

Saturated Fat

17 g

85% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a spicier dressing, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce.

Make the candied bacon ahead of time and store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Add grilled chicken or shrimp for a heartier meal.

For a vegan option omit the bacon and parmesan. Use vegan bacon and nutritional yeast instead.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Stovetop

Large Bowl

Baking Sheet

Wine Pairings

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Chef's Tips

For a spicier dressing, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce.

Make the candied bacon ahead of time and store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Add grilled chicken or shrimp for a heartier meal.

For a vegan option omit the bacon and parmesan. Use vegan bacon and nutritional yeast instead.

Canadian Caesar Salad with Candied Bacon

Ingredients

Instructions