Sardine Caesar Flatbread

🐟 A modern twist on Caesar salad meets tinned fish chic.

🧄 Ingredients (serves 2–4):

• 1 large flatbread or naan (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 tin Bar Harbor Foods® Petite Sardines in EVOO, drained
• 1/2 cup Caesar dressing (store-bought or homemade – recipe below)
• 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella or fontina
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
• 1 cup baby arugula
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Cracked black pepper, to taste
• Optional: crushed red pepper or chili flakes

🍋 Optional Quick Caesar Dressing:

Whisk together:

• 1/4 cup mayo
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
• Salt & pepper to taste

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🔥 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (or grill to medium-high).
2. Assemble the flatbread:
   • Place the flatbread on a baking sheet.
   • Spread Caesar dressing evenly over the surface.
   • Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.
3. Add sardines:
   • Flake sardines into chunks (don’t mash), and scatter over the cheese.
4. Bake or grill:
   • Bake for 8–10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and edges are crispy.
   • Or grill flatbread on a sheet pan or foil for 5–7 minutes with the lid closed.
5. Finish fresh:
   • Top with arugula, lemon zest, and a final hit of Parmesan.
   • Crack black pepper and chili flakes over the top.
6. Serve hot — slice into squares or strips for easy sharing.