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Parmesan tart with Caesar salad topping
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sticksnscones
May 25, 2010
I tested this recipe today and served it for lunch to some hungry young adults. It was served slightly warm with the cool salad on top. I have always loved pizza topped with salad and found that this provided a similar experience. We all really enjoyed it and would certainly make it again.
Some comments on the recipe:
- I needed more water than specified for the crust, more like 6 Tablespoons. I realize that the amount needed can vary given climate, humidity, etc.
- The amount of filling seemed scant for the size of the tart. Luckily when we topped it with the salad it looked more substantial. I would increase the amount of filling next time.
- The flavor of the tart was nice & subtle and the texture was rich & creamy. I thought it would be bland but the salad and the dressing gave it the punch it needed. If the filling was too strong it would compete with the salad component.
Nice recipe
Some comments on the recipe:
- I needed more water than specified for the crust, more like 6 Tablespoons. I realize that the amount needed can vary given climate, humidity, etc.
- The amount of filling seemed scant for the size of the tart. Luckily when we topped it with the salad it looked more substantial. I would increase the amount of filling next time.
- The flavor of the tart was nice & subtle and the texture was rich & creamy. I thought it would be bland but the salad and the dressing gave it the punch it needed. If the filling was too strong it would compete with the salad component.
Nice recipe
fiveandspice
May 26, 2010
Thanks for testing it, sticksnscones. I'm glad you liked it, and thanks for the comments! I'm amazed how much variation the climate can cause in the amount of water needed for crust, wow! Also, it's good to know that you would have liked it with more filling. I kept it low to make room for piling the salad on top, but I think the effect of having a thicker custard layer would be really delicious. I think I'll try that myself :).
fiveandspice
May 14, 2010
Thank you, thank you! And yes, I definitely think that all sorts of salads could be put on top of a tart. Fun stuff to explore!
lapadia
May 12, 2010
I like this salad on the tart idea, and other salad ideas come to mind as well. Thanks for sharing this.
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