Super Bowl: Avocado Caesar Salad

Caesar salads are always a hit at parties. These classic salads seem to appeal to everyone's taste buds! Make this fool-proof Caesar salad recipe for all your guests at this year's Super Bowl party! What we love about this recipe are all the flavors it incorporates! Parmesan cheese gives your salad a salty taste while a hit of lime juice really lightens things up. Add some avocado for a creamy texture and buttery flavor and you will definitely impress your guests with his delicious Caesar Salad recipe!

This is a great game-day side, because guests can fill up on some greens instead of fattening alternatives.This is a slightly unique twist on the traditional Caesar salad, but its one we just absolutely know your party guests are going to love and devour. Be sure you make enough, this one will go fast!

Ingredients

1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup Hellmann's or Best Foods Real Mayonnaise
1/2 ripe avocado, peeled
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoons Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon anchovy paste or 1 anchovy fillet (optional)
10 cups torn romaine lettuce leaves (about 16 oz.)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In 10-inch nonstick skillet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray over medium heat, sprinkle about 3 tablespoons shredded cheese to form a 3-inch circle.

Cook 2 minutes or until cheese is golden and firm enough to turn over. Cook an additional 30 seconds
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Remove and cool on paper towels. Repeat with remaining cheese to make 6 crisps; set aside. About 15 minutes for prep.

In blender or mini food processor, process Hellmann's or Best Foods Real Mayonnaise, avocado, lime juice, Olive Oil, garlic and anchovy until smooth, scraping sides occasionally.

In large bowl, toss mayonnaise dressing with lettuce and grated Parmesan cheese. Season, if desired, with freshly ground pepper.