Bacon Caesar Salad
Creamy Homemade Dressing Meets Smoky Bacon
This easy Bacon Caesar Salad takes a classic favorite to the next level with crispy dry aged bacon, golden homemade croutons, and a creamy Caesar dressing made with Greek yogurt, parmesan and lemon. Ready in minutes using the air fryer, this fresh and flavorful salad is perfect for weeknight dinners, quick lunches or serving as a crowd-pleasing side.
Ingredients
| Amount / Quantity | Ingredients |
|---|---|
| 4 slices | |
| 3 cups | ½-inch cubed ciabatta bread (about ¼ loaf of ciabatta) |
| 1/2 teaspoon | salt |
| 1/4 teaspoon | garlic powder |
| 2 medium | heads of romaine lettuce, roughly chopped |
| 2 tablespoons | grated Parmesan cheese |
Dressing: | |
| 1/4 cup | Greek yogurt |
| 2 tablespoons | grated parmesan cheese |
| 1 tablespoon | lemon juice |
| 1 tablespoon | tahini |
| 1/2 teaspoon | anchovy paste |
| 1 small | garlic clove, grated |
| 1/4 teaspoon | salt |
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Directions
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Preheat air fryer to 380°F.
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Line the very bottom of the air fryer basket with foil for easy cleanup. Add the bacon and cook for 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Pour the grease into a small bowl.
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Add the cubed bread to a large bowl. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease. Discard the rest. Toss the bread cubes in the grease until coated. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Toss to combine. Pour the bread into the air fryer basket. Cook the croutons at 350°F for 5 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and toasted.
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While the croutons cook, make the dressing. Whisk the Greek yogurt, parmesan cheese lemon juice, tahini, anchovy paste, garlic and salt together in the same large bowl you tossed the bread cubes in. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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To assemble. Add the chopped lettuce to bowl with the dressing. Chop the bacon into bite-sized pieces and add to the lettuce and dressing. Add the croutons and 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese. Toss to combine. Garnish with extra parmesan if desired.
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