Roasted Caesar Salad Recipe

Make the creamy Caesar dressing: Whisk together garlic, lemon juice, mustard, and mayonnaise in a bowl. Pour in olive oil in a slow, steady stream while whisking. Season with sugar, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

Preheat a toaster oven. Line baking sheet with foil.

Arrange bacon on baking sheet in 1 layer. Cook in the toaster oven until crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove excess oil and foil from the baking sheet. Chop bacon into smaller pieces. Set aside.

Place lettuce, cut side up, on baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and rub with garlic all over. Season with salt and pepper. Roast until slightly charred, about 5 minutes. Do this in batches, if necessary.

Arrange lettuce on a serving bowl. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle bacon, croutons, and Parmesan cheese on top. Serve immediately.