Quail Egg Caesar Salad with Crispy Croutons

Ingredients

• 8 large quail eggs
• 4 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1/2 cup croutons
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (finely grated)
• 1/3 cup Caesar dressing (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 tbsp olive oil(optional)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper(optional)
• 1 tsp lemon juice(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a small pot of water to a gentle boil. Carefully add the quail eggs and cook for 5–6 minutes for jammy yolks, then drain and rinse under cool water.

2. 2

   Halve the cooled quail eggs. Chop or tear the romaine into bite-size pieces and place in a bowl.

3. 3

   Stir the Caesar dressing with the Parmesan (and lemon juice if using). Toss the romaine with the dressing until evenly coated.

4. 4

   Top with halved quail eggs and croutons. Finish with black pepper (and a drizzle of olive oil if desired) and serve immediately.