O'charley's Restaurant's Black and Blue Caesar Salad - Copycat Recipe

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Aheela
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Black And Blue Caesar Salad
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  • Total Time 30 min Ico-add
  • Yield 2 Servings
  • Level Medium

From sweet to savory, experience a variety of flavors on the same plate with this main dish salad that is rich in textures and tastes.
 

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1/4 cup caesar dressing
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded and divided
  • 1 1/4 cups large croutons, divided
  • 3 roma tomatoes, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
  • 1 - 6 ounce sirloin steak
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup bacon, diced and cooked
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Directions

  1. 1. Start with the romaine in a large bowl. Add the dressing, half of the Parmesan and half of the croutons; toss well.
  2. 2. Sprinkle the remaining parmesan over the top, add the tomato and refrigerate.
  3. 3. Place a cast iron skillet over high heat. Brush one side of the steak with melted margarine and sprinkle with cajun seasoning.
  4. 4. Note: You are going to get a lot of smoke with this next step. If you do not have an exhaust fan over the stove be sure a window or outside door in the kitchen is open.
  5. 5. Place seasoned side down in skillet and while the first side is cooking brush the second side with melted margarine; sprinkle with remaining cajun seasoning.
  6. 6. Cook the steak for about 2 or 3 minutes per side or to desired temperature.
  7. 7. Remove the steak from the pan and let it rest for a few minutes while the juices inside regenerate. Cut the steak, across the grain, into 1/2 inch slilces.
  8. 8. Take the salad out of the refrigerator and spread the sirloin over the top.
  9. 9. Add the blue cheese, bacon and remaining croutons; serve.
 
 
  • Did you know?

    Creation of the caesar salad is generally attributed to restauranteur Caesar Cardini (an Italian born Mexican) who in 1924 was living in San Diego. Today, some Mexican restaurants still serve the salad but improvise their own unique variations.