Ingredients

  • Eggplant Croutons
  • 2 cups eggplant, peeled, 1/2-inch dice
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 each eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
  • Salad
  • 2 cups KRAFT Creamy Caesar Dressing
  • 1 gal. baby arugula, lightly packed
  • 2 qt. fennel, shaved
  • 80 each fresh asparagus spears, grilled
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved, oven roasted
  • 2 cups Roasted Preserved Lemons
  • 1 cup eggs, hard cooked, chopped
  • 1/3 cup capers
  • 32 each canned sardines, chopped

Method

  • Eggplant Croutons: Coat eggplant in flour, then in eggs, then bread crumbs.
  • Deep fry, in batches, in 375 degrees F oil 2 min.
  • or until crisp and golden brown; drain on paper towels.
  • For each serving: Drizzle 2 Tbsp.
  • dressing onto plate.
  • Toss 1 cup arugula with 1/2 cup fennel, 5 asparagus spears and 2 Tbsp.
  • tomatoes; arrange on plate.
  • Top with 2 Tbsp.
  • each Roasted Preserved Lemons and Eggplant Croutons, 1 Tbsp.
  • eggs, 1 tsp.
  • capers and 2 sardines.