If you’re looking for a fun and elegant twist on the classic Caesar salad, these Caesar Salad Wonton Cups are the perfect appetizer or snack. Crunchy wonton cups are filled with fresh romaine lettuce, tender chicken, crispy bacon, and topped with a tangy homemade Caesar dressing. These bite-sized delights are great for parties, gatherings, or as a light lunch. The combination of flavors and textures makes them irresistible, while the presentation adds a touch of sophistication to any table.
Ingredients:
For the Wonton Cups:
- 12 wonton wrappers
- 2 1/2 cups cos/romaine lettuce, shredded
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 1 1/2 bacon rashers, diced
- 1/4 cup of finely diced bread
- 2 tbsp parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 2 teaspoons of finely minced fresh parsley
- Salt
- Olive oil spray
For the Caesar Dressing:
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 anchovy fillets, mashed
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise (preferably whole egg)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Milk, to adjust consistency
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Gently coat a muffin tin with a light mist of olive oil spray to ensure easy removal of the muffins after baking.
- Make the wonton cups: Press each wonton wrapper into the prepared muffin tin, molding them to form small cups. Lightly spray the tops of the wrappers with olive oil spray and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and crispy. Remove and set aside to cool.
- Cook the bacon: In a small skillet, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- Prepare the croutons: In the same skillet, lightly toast the diced bread in the bacon fat, adding a sprinkle of salt if needed. Toast until golden and crispy. Set aside.
- Make the Caesar dressing: In a bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, mashed anchovy fillets, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in the mayonnaise and freshly grated parmesan cheese. Incorporate a splash of milk to achieve your desired consistency, then season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to enhance the flavor to your preference.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, toss the shredded romaine lettuce, diced chicken, crispy bacon, and croutons together. Add a generous amount of Caesar dressing and toss until everything is well coated.
- Fill the wonton cups: Spoon the Caesar salad mixture into the cooled wonton cups. Sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan cheese and parsley for garnish, if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Caesar Salad Wonton Cups!
Conclusion:
These Caesar Salad Wonton Cups combine the best parts of a classic Caesar salad with a fun and crunchy twist. The crispy wonton wrappers provide a delightful contrast to the creamy dressing, savory chicken, and crispy bacon. Whether you’re hosting a party or looking for an innovative way to serve a favorite dish, these little bites will be a big hit!
Caesar Salad Wonton Cups
Crispy wonton cups filled with a delicious Caesarsalad made from romaine lettuce, chicken, bacon, and topped with a creamyhomemade dressing.
Ingredients
For the Wonton Cups:
- 12 wonton wrappers
- 2 1/2 cups cos/romaine lettuce shredded
- 1 cup cooked chicken diced
- 1 1/2 bacon rashers diced
- 1/4 cup of finely diced bread
- 2 tbsp parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 2 teaspoons of finely minced fresh parsley
- Salt
- Olive oil spray
For the Caesar Dressing:
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 anchovy fillets mashed
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise preferably whole egg
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Milk to adjust consistency
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Gently coat a muffin tin with a light mist of olive oil spray to ensure easy removal of the muffins after baking.
- Make the wonton cups: Press each wonton wrapper into the prepared muffin tin, molding them to form small cups. Lightly spray the tops of the wrappers with olive oil spray and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and crispy. Remove and set aside to cool.
- Cook the bacon: In a small skillet, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- Prepare the croutons: In the same skillet, lightly toast the diced bread in the bacon fat, adding a sprinkle of salt if needed. Toast until golden and crispy. Set aside.
- Make the Caesar dressing: In a bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, mashed anchovy fillets, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in the mayonnaise and freshly grated parmesan cheese. Incorporate a splash of milk to achieve your desired consistency, then season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to enhance the flavor to your preference.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, toss the shredded romaine lettuce, diced chicken, crispy bacon, and croutons together. Add a generous amount of Caesar dressing and toss until everything is well coated.
- Fill the wonton cups: Spoon the Caesar salad mixture into the cooled wonton cups. Sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan cheese and parsley for garnish, if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Caesar Salad Wonton Cups!