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Caesar salad with golden croutons and creamy dressing on a white plate

Crisp Caesar Sensation

This elevated Caesar Salad combines crisp romaine, garlicky homemade croutons, and a zesty anchovy-Parmesan dressing for a flavorful and satisfying dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Italian-American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven
  • Knife and Cutting Board
  • Salad tongs

Ingredients
  

For the Salad

  • 2 heads romaine lettuce washed and chopped
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 cup homemade croutons

For the Croutons

  • 3 cups rustic bread cubes day-old preferred
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • salt and pepper to taste

For the Dressing

  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 fillets anchovy or 1 tsp anchovy paste
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 yolk egg or 2 tbsp mayonnaise for safer version
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Toss bread cubes with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 10–15 minutes until golden brown.
  • In a bowl, combine garlic, anchovy fillets, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and egg yolk or mayonnaise. Whisk to blend.
  • Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking continuously until emulsified. Stir in Parmesan and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place romaine lettuce in a large mixing bowl. Add dressing and toss until evenly coated.
  • Add croutons and more grated Parmesan on top. Serve immediately with optional grilled chicken or shrimp.

Notes

Use pasteurized egg yolk or mayo for food safety. Adjust anchovy quantity to personal taste. Chill lettuce beforehand for crispness.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 90IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Caesar Salad, Classic Salad, Homemade Croutons, Parmesan Dressing
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