Bacon Caesar Salad

Directions

1. Preheat air fryer to 380°F.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.