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A hand holding a gold fork with a bite of caesar salad with steak and a crispy garlic parmesan smashed potato crouton.

Caesar Salad with Steak and Garlic Parmesan Smashed Potato Croutons

A hearty, elevated twist on the classic Caesar. Instead of bread, we’re using crispy, buttery smashed potatoes as "croutons" alongside perfectly grilled steak.
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Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Garlic Parmesan Smashed Potatoes

  • 1 1/2 lbs baby potatoes
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese finely grated

The Steak

  • 1 1/2 lbs steak such as New York Strip or Ribeye

The Salad

Instructions
 

Prepare the Smashed Potatoes

  • Preheat: Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  • Boil: Boil the baby potatoes in salted water for 14–16 minutes until tender. Drain well.
  • Smash: Toss the potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and use the bottom of a glass to smash them to about 1/2-inch thickness.
  • First Bake: Bake for 25 minutes until well-browned and crisp.
  • Garlic Butter: While potatoes bake, melt the butter and stir in the minced garlic.
  • Finish: Remove potatoes from the oven, drizzle with the garlic butter, and sprinkle evenly with the grated parmesan. Return to the oven for 5 more minutes.

Grill the Steak

  • Season: Season the steak heavily with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Grill: Grill the steak to your preferred level of doneness.
  • Rest & Slice: Allow the steak to rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing against the grain.

Assemble the Salad

  • Toss: Toss the chopped romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing until well-coated.
  • Plate: Spread the lettuce on a serving platter or individual plates.
  • Top: Arrange the sliced steak and several potato croutons over the top. Finish with extra black pepper or shaved parmesan if desired.

Notes

To keep the potatoes extra crispy, don't add them to the salad until the very second you are ready to serve!
Keyword main dish salad, smashed potato croutons, steak caesar
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