Chipotle Caesar Salad with Wagyu Bacon and Truffle Manchego

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Grilled romaine hearts tossed in a chipotle-infused tomato Caesar dressing, topped with crispy wagyu bacon, toasted pepitas, and shaved truffle manchego cheese. This American-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers romaine hearts, wagyu bacon, pepitas into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cut 3 whole romaine hearts in half lengthwise and brush cut sides with 2 tbsp olive oil. Grill cut side down for 2-3 minutes until grill marks appear and edges begin to char.
  2. Step 2: In a skillet over medium heat, cook 6 slices wagyu bacon until crisp, about 5 minutes, turning as needed. Drain on paper towels and crumble once cool.
  3. Step 3: Toast 1/4 cup pepitas in the same skillet for 2 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned, stirring frequently.
  4. Step 4: In a large bowl, whisk 1/2 cup chipotle tomato Caesar dressing with 1 tbsp fresh lime juice and 2 minced garlic cloves until smooth and aromatic.
  5. Step 5: Add grilled romaine halves to the bowl and toss gently to coat evenly with dressing.
  6. Step 6: Plate the dressed romaine, then sprinkle with crumbled wagyu bacon, toasted pepitas, and 1/2 cup shaved truffle manchego cheese. Serve immediately.

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