Caesar Salad Recipe
Crisp romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing and croutons.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Croutons
Caesar Dressing
Method
Preparation of Salad Base
- 1
Wash and Chop Romaine Lettuce
Rinse the head of romaine lettuce under cold water to remove any dirt. Shake off excess water and then chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Grate Parmesan Cheese
Using a box grater or a food processor, grate the Parmesan cheese and sprinkle it over the chopped romaine lettuce in the salad bowl.
Making Croutons
- 3
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 4
Prepare Bread
Cut the French bread into small cubes, about 1-inch in size. Place the cubes in a mixing bowl.
- 5
- 6
Bake Croutons
Spread the seasoned bread cubes onto a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, stirring halfway through.
Making Caesar Dressing
- 7
Prepare Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and black pepper.
- 8
Mix Dressing
Whisk all the ingredients together until the dressing is smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Assembling the Salad
- 9
Combine Ingredients
Add the croutons to the salad bowl with the romaine lettuce and Parmesan cheese.
- 10
Add Dressing
Pour the Caesar dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- 11
Serve
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.