Caesar Salad Recipe
traditional caesar, parmesan bowl, achiote marinade + sweet pepper rings
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Achiote Marinade
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Lettuce
Wash the romaine lettuce heads under cold water. Tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Add the croutons and half of the parmesan cheese to the bowl with the romaine lettuce. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- 4
Add Sweet Peppers
Slice the sweet bell peppers into rings and scatter them over the top of the salad. Reserve a few rings for garnish.
- 5
Final Touch
Sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese on top of the salad and garnish with reserved sweet pepper rings.
Achiote Marinade Preparation
- 6
Prepare the Marinade
In a small bowl, combine achiote paste, orange juice, minced garlic, cumin, and salt. Mix until you achieve a smooth consistency.
- 7
Marinate
Use this marinade to coat grilled chicken or shrimp if desired, allowing it to marinate for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
