"When our travel plans changed and my husband and I found ourselves in Tampa overnight, we got a hotel room and then went searching for a restaurant," writes Lee Menconi-Steiger of San Pablo, California. "Our concierge recommended SideBern's for dinner — and it was outstanding. We tried dozens of delicious items from their dim sum menu, but the dish I remember best is the Pacific Rim Caesar salad."
Top this salad with seared tuna or scallops to make it into a main course for four.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 6 first-course servings
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Heat heavy small skillet over medium-low heat. Add sesame seeds and stir until toasted and golden, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
Step 2
Combine lime juice and next 7 ingredients in processor; process until well blended. With processor running, add vegetable oil in slow stream; process until slightly thickened. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Place lettuce in large bowl. Add dressing and 3/4 cup Parmesan; toss to combine. Divide salad among 6 plates; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and toasted sesame seeds.
Step 4
- Available at Asian markets and in the produce section of some supermarkets.
Step 5
** Fish sauce and chili-garlic sauce are available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets.
