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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

🔥 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.

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