Classic Caesar Salad Recipe
Romaine lettuce, croutons, and Caesar dressing.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Croutons
Caesar Dressing
Method
Preparing the Salad Base
- 1
Wash Lettuce
Wash the Romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or grit.
- 2
Dry Lettuce
Dry the lettuce using a salad spinner or pat it dry with paper towels.
- 3
Chop Lettuce
Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Making Croutons
- 4
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 5
Cube Bread
Cut the French bread into cubes, about 1 inch in size.
- 6
Coat Bread
In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes, olive oil, garlic powder, and salt. Toss until the bread is evenly coated.
- 7
Spread on Baking Sheet
Spread the coated bread cubes on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- 8
Bake Croutons
Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, stirring halfway through.
- 9
Cool Croutons
Remove from oven and let them cool before adding to the salad.
Making Caesar Dressing
- 10
Combine Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- 11
Whisk Dressing
Whisk the ingredients together until well blended and smooth.
- 12
Taste and Adjust
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and black pepper if necessary.
Assembling the Salad
- 13
Add Lettuce
Add the chopped Romaine lettuce to a large serving bowl.
- 14
Dress Lettuce
Drizzle the Caesar dressing over the lettuce and toss to coat evenly.
- 15
Add Croutons
Add the croutons on top of the salad.
- 16
Garnish
Sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese on top if desired.
- 17
Serve Salad
Serve immediately and enjoy your Classic Caesar Salad!
