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Caesar Salad

Mouthwatering Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons and Dressing

This Caesar Salad combines crisp romaine lettuce, homemade croutons, and rich dressing for a delightful experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Croutons
  • 4 cups 1-inch bread cubes Use day-old French baguette, French bread, or thick country bread.
  • ¼ cup olive oil Adds richness and helps crisp up the croutons.
  • 2 cloves minced garlic Provides essential flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder Enhances crouton flavor.
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper Adds warmth.
Dressing
  • ½ cup mayonnaise Creates a creamy base.
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Amplifies umami and creaminess.
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Adds tanginess and complexity.
  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste Optional ingredient.
Salad
  • 6 cups coarsely chopped romaine lettuce Main component; enhances texture.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Small Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Croutons
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, fine sea salt, and black pepper. Toss in the bread cubes until evenly coated. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 12-16 minutes until golden brown.
Dressing
  1. While the croutons are baking, mash one clove of minced garlic with a pinch of salt into a paste. Whisk in mayonnaise, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and black pepper until well combined.
Assembly
  1. Once the croutons are done, add the chopped romaine to a large bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the greens and toss gently. Add croutons on top and sprinkle with shaved Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use day-old bread for croutons to achieve a crispy texture. Adjust dressing thickness as needed. Store components separately to maintain freshness.

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