Lemon Dijon Caesar & Ham Salad Boats

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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Crispy French bread bowls filled with a creamy, tangy ham and romaine salad
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This delightful dish transforms simple ingredients into an impressive centerpiece. Crispy, golden-brown French bread boats hold a refreshing mix of romaine lettuce, tender ham, cherry tomatoes, and crunchy carrots. The homemade Lemon Dijon Caesar dressing brings a perfect balance of zesty citrus, sharp mustard, and savory garlic, tying all the flavors together. It’s a wonderful way to use up leftover bread and ham while offering a creative twist on the classic Caesar salad. Ideal for potlucks, casual lunch parties, or a fun weeknight dinner that feels special. The combination of texturesâÂÂcrunchy croutons, crisp veggies, and warm breadâÂÂmakes every bite satisfying. Serve immediately for the best contrast between the warm vessel and the cool, crisp filling.

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Lemon Dijon Caesar & Ham Salad Boats

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 56.5

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This delightful dish transforms simple ingredients into an impressive centerpiece. Crispy, golden-brown French bread boats hold a refreshing mix of romaine lettuce, tender ham, cherry tomatoes, and crunchy carrots. The homemade Lemon Dijon Caesar dressing brings a perfect balance of zesty citrus, sharp mustard, and savory garlic, tying all the flavors together. It&# 226;ÂÂs a wonderful way to use up leftover bread and ham while offering a creative twist on the classic Caesar salad. Ideal for potlucks, casual lunch parties, or a fun weeknight dinner that feels special. The combination of texturesâÂÂcrunchy croutons, crisp veggies, and warm breadâÂÂmakes every bite satisfying. Serve immediately for the best contrast between the warm vessel and the cool, crisp filling.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400ðF (200ðC).
  2. Cut each French loaf in half lengthwise to create two halves.
  3. Cut a 2.5-inch wide "V" shape from the top of each loaf half, running the length of the bread.
  4. Remove the "V" portion and cut it into 1/2-inch cubes; set aside for croutons.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, sugar, and black pepper to make the dressing.
  6. Brush 1.5 tablespoons of the dressing onto the cut sides of the bread boats.
  7. Toss the bread cubes with 1/4 cup of the dressing and 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese.
  8. Place the bread boats and bread cubes in a single layer on baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and crisp, stirring the croutons frequently.
  10. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
  11. In a large bowl, combine torn romaine lettuce, julienned ham, halved cherry tomatoes, julienned carrots, and the prepared croutons.
  12. Add the remaining dressing and remaining Parmesan cheese to the salad, tossing well to coat evenly.
  13. Place the bread boats on a serving platter.
  14. Fill each bread boat with approximately 2 cups of the prepared salad.
  15. Spoon any remaining salad around the bread boats on the platter.
  16. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 56.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.7g2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 104.3mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 10.4g4%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g3%
Sugars 1.1g
Protein 1.9g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: salad, ham, caesar, dijon, lemon, bread, boats, french, romaine, lettuce, dressing, croutons, lunch, potluck, easy, vegetables, parmesan, tomatoes, carrots, appetizer
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