Caesar Recipe
Romaine with house made Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese, and croutons
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Caesar Dressing
Croutons
Method
Preparation of Salad Base
- 1
Wash and Chop Romaine
Rinse the romaine lettuce under cold water. Shake off excess water and chop into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large salad bowl.
Making Caesar Dressing
- 2
Prepare the Dressing
In a medium bowl, finely chop the garlic and anchovy fillets. Add the Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until well combined.
- 3
Incorporate Olive Oil
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuously whisking to emulsify the dressing. Once combined, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until smooth.
Making Croutons
- 4
Prepare the Bread
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the bread slices into cubes.
- 5
Season and Bake
In a bowl, toss the bread cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, and salt. Spread the seasoned cubes on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden and crispy, turning halfway through.
Assembly
- 6
Combine and Serve
Pour the Caesar dressing over the chopped romaine lettuce and toss well to coat. Top with croutons and additional grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.