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Crunchy carrot caesar salad

Name: Crunchy carrot caesar salad recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8 thin baguette slices; 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, 1 halved, 1 finely chopped; 1/3 cup (95g) thick Greek-style yoghurt; 3 anchovy fillets in oil, drained, finely chopped; 1/3 cup (100g) whole-egg mayonnaise; Juice of 1 lemon; 1/4 cup (20g) finely grated parmesan; 2 bunches mixed heirloom carrots, thinly sliced lengthways on a mandoline, tops reserved and washed; 2 carrots, thinly sliced into rounds; 200g leftover sliced Christmas ham, torn; 1/4 cup (40g) sunflower seeds, toasted; Micro basil, to serve

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by Phoebe Wood

Dec 01, 2016

Crunchy, tasty and perfect for entertaining.

8 thin baguette slices
2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, 1 halved, 1 finely chopped
1/3 cup (95g) thick Greek-style yoghurt
3 anchovy fillets in oil, drained, finely chopped
1/3 cup (100g) whole-egg mayonnaise
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup (20g) finely grated parmesan
2 bunches mixed heirloom carrots, thinly sliced lengthways on a mandoline, tops reserved and washed
2 carrots, thinly sliced into rounds
200g leftover sliced Christmas ham, torn
1/4 cup (40g) sunflower seeds, toasted
Micro basil, to serve

Method

1.

Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Place baguette on tray and drizzle with oil. Rub cut side of halved garlic over bread. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until crisp and golden. Set aside to cool.
2.

Place chopped garlic, yoghurt, anchovy, mayonnaise, lemon juice and parmesan in a bowl. Season, and stir to combine.
3.

Place carrot in a bowl of iced water to crisp up.
4.

Place ham in a non-stick frypan over medium heat. Cook, turning once, for 3-4 minutes until caramelised.
5.

Drain carrot and pat dry. Arrange ham, carrot and baguette on a platter. Scatter with sunflower seeds, carrot tops and micro basil. Drizzle with dressing to serve.