Classic Ceasar Salad
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Ingredients
Classic Caesar Salad Ingredients
- 1 large head Romaine lettuce chopped
- ½ cup Homemade Sourdough Croutons see ingredients below
- Classic Caesar Salad Dressing see ingredients below
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Freshly cracked black pepper
- Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
Classic Caesar Dressing Ingredients
- ¼ cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 small clove Garlic minced
- 1 tsp Anchovy paste
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1-2 tbsp water to thin as needed
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp sea salt
Homemade Sourdough Croutons
- 1 cup whole grain or sourdough bread cubes
- 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- red pepper flakes optional
- sea salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
Make The Croutons
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Toss the bread cubes with olive oil and garlic powder, red pepper flakes, dried parsley, salt and pepper and spread on a baking sheet, and bake for 10 minutes- tossing half way through, until golden and crispy.1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil, ½ tsp Garlic powder, 1 tsp dried parsley, red pepper flakes, sea salt, pepper, 1 cup whole grain or sourdough bread cubes
Make the Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, anchovy paste, and Parmesan. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking until the dressing emulsifies. Stir in water as needed to reach desired consistency. Season with black pepper and sea salt.¼ cup Mayonnaise, 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 small clove Garlic, 1 tsp Anchovy paste, 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil, 1-2 tbsp water, ¼ tsp black pepper, ¼ tsp sea salt
Assemble the Salad
- In a large salad bowl, toss the chopped romaine with the dressing until evenly coated.1 large head Romaine lettuce, Classic Caesar Salad Dressing
- Add the croutons and sprinkle with grated Parmesan. Toss lightly to combine.½ cup Homemade Sourdough Croutons, ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Finish with extra black pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.1 tsp Freshly cracked black pepper, Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
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Kitchen Tools You’ll Want
- Large salad bowl
- Baking sheet (for croutons)
- Whisk
- Garlic press or microplane
- Mason jar or glass container (for dressing storage)
Cooking Tips
- Use sourdough or whole grain bread for your croutons—they’re more flavorful and hold up beautifully in the salad.
- If anchovy paste makes you hesitate, start with a small amount and build up—it adds depth without being fishy.
- Toss the salad right before serving to keep the croutons crisp!
Nutrition
Serving: 2cupsCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 6gFat: 24gFiber: 2gSugar: 1g
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