Jul 14 2026

César Salad Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Romaine lettuce tossed with Romano cheese, toasted Cuban croutons.

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Cuban Croutons

Dressing

Method

Prepare the Croutons

  1. 1

    Cut the Bread

    Cut the Cuban bread into small cubes, roughly 1-inch in size.

  2. 2

    Toss with Oil and Seasonings

    In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to coat the bread evenly.

  3. 3

    Bake the Croutons

    Spread the seasoned bread cubes on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 10-15 minutes or until golden brown, tossing halfway through.

Prepare the Salad

  1. 4

    Wash and Chop Lettuce

    Wash the Romaine lettuce under cold water. Pat dry with a towel and chop into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 5

    Grate the Cheese

    Grate the Romano cheese using a cheese grater or food processor.

Make the Dressing

  1. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper until well blended.

Assemble the Salad

  1. 7

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped Romaine lettuce, grated Romano cheese, and toasted Cuban croutons.

  2. 8

    Add Dressing

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.

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