Mini Caesar Salad Bites
Transform your favorite classic salad into a delightful finger food with these Mini Caesar Salad Bites, a perfect appetizer for parties, picnics, or casual gatherings! Crisp romaine lettuce leaves serve as the edible "cups," filled with tangy Caesar dressing (with optional anchovy for extra depth), a sprinkle of sharp Parmesan cheese, crunchy croutons, and juicy halved cherry tomatoes. This no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an effortless yet impressive dish to serve. With the perfect balance of texture and flavor in every bite, these mini salad cups are a fun, mess-free way to enjoy a Caesar salad. Ideal for entertaining, these bites are fresh, elegant, and irresistibly crave-worthy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 whole leaves Romaine lettuce leaves
- 6 tablespoons Caesar dressing
- 4 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese
- 24 pieces Croutons
- 12 pieces Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pieces Optional: Anchovy fillets, finely chopped
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the romaine lettuce leaves. Choose smaller leaves or trim larger ones to create bite-sized pieces. You'll need 12 total.
In a small bowl, mix the Caesar dressing with the finely chopped anchovy fillets if you are using them for added flavor.
Arrange the lettuce leaves on a serving platter with the curved side facing up to create small 'cups.'
Spoon about 1/2 tablespoon of Caesar dressing into each lettuce leaf cup.
Sprinkle a pinch of grated Parmesan cheese over the dressing in each lettuce leaf.
Add two small croutons to each lettuce leaf cup for crunch.
Top each mini Caesar bite with a halved cherry tomato, placing it cut side up for presentation.
Finish with a light sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper for added flavor.
Serve immediately as a fresh and crisp appetizer at your next gathering.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
430 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.2 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 42 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 3132 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.2 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.4 g | ||
| Protein | 24.4 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 372 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 735 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
