The classic cos (or romaine) lettuce salad, often seen in a Caesar, gets a sophisticated, modern makeover in this inventive recipe. It takes the familiar crunchy lettuce as a starting point and elevates it into a bold, contemporary main course.
This reinvention starts by swapping out every other traditional component. Croutons are replaced with innovative crispy butter beans. Anchovies are jettisoned in favour of smoky, spicy chorizo. The classic creamy dressing is reimagined as a vibrant, herbaceous coriander sauce.
The addition of new elements like blanched Tenderstem broccoli and pumpkin seeds further distances the dish from its classic inspiration, adding more texture, flavour, and nutritional value. It’s a complete reimagining from the ground up.
This is the cos salad, all grown up. It’s a dish that respects the satisfying crunch of its classic ancestor but isn’t afraid to break all the rules to create something more exciting, more substantial, and perfectly suited to the modern palate.