Tampa Caesar Salad recipe served on a plate, by Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria
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Tampa Caesar Salad Recipe

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@bavarospizzanapoletanapastaria

Oct 01 2025

30m

Serves 4

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Recipe information

Make Tampa Caesar Salad in just 30m. Classic Caesar salad with romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, and Caesar dressing.

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Ingredients

Salad Base

Caesar Dressing

Preparation

Prepare the Salad Base

1. Wash and Chop Romaine

Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold water. Remove any wilted or damaged leaves. Pat dry with a paper towel and chop into bite-sized pieces.

2. Prepare Croutons

If using store-bought croutons, measure out 1 cup. If making homemade croutons, cube 2 slices of bread, toss with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 10-12 minutes until golden brown.

3. Grate Parmesan Cheese

Using a box grater, grate 0.5 cup of Parmesan cheese and set aside.

Make the Caesar Dressing

4. Prepare Ingredients

Peel and mince 2 garlic cloves and set aside. Rinse the anchovy fillets and chop them finely.

5. Combine Dressing Ingredients

In a bowl, combine the minced garlic, chopped anchovy fillets, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, and 2 tbsp lemon juice. Mix well.

6. Add Olive Oil

Slowly drizzle in 0.5 cup of olive oil while whisking continuously to emulsify the dressing. Season with 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp black pepper to taste.

Assemble the Salad

7. Combine Ingredients

In a large salad bowl, add the chopped romaine lettuce, croutons, and grated Parmesan cheese.

8. Dress the Salad

Drizzle the prepared Caesar dressing over the salad. Toss gently to combine until all the ingredients are well coated.

9. Serve

Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

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