Caesar Salad Recipe
With Romaine Lettuce, zesty Caesar Dressing, Herb Croutons and Fresh Parmesan Cheese.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Caesar Dressing
Herb Croutons
Method
Preparing the Salad Base
- 1
Wash Lettuce
Wash the Romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold water.
- 2
Dry Lettuce
Pat the lettuce dry using a clean kitchen towel or salad spinner.
- 3
Chop Lettuce
Chop the Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
- 4
Prepare Parmesan
Grate the Parmesan cheese and set aside for topping.
Making the Caesar Dressing
- 5
Combine Dressing Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper.
- 6
Whisk Dressing
Whisk the mixture until it is well-emulsified and creamy.
Making the Herb Croutons
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 8
Cube Bread
Cut the bread into small cubes and place them in a large bowl.
- 9
Season Bread Cubes
Drizzle the olive oil over the bread cubes and sprinkle with dried oregano, garlic powder, and salt.
- 10
Toss Bread
Toss the bread cubes until evenly coated.
- 11
Arrange on Baking Sheet
Spread the bread cubes on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- 12
Bake Croutons
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Assembling the Salad
- 13
Add Croutons
Once the croutons are ready, add them to the bowl with the chopped Romaine lettuce.
- 14
Dress Salad
Drizzle the Caesar dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- 15
Serve Salad
Top with grated Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
