Jul 13 2026

Cesar Recipe

Inspired by Cosmos Restaurant
Time30m
Serves4

Romaine hearts, grated parmesan and house made croutons.

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Salad Base

Croutons

Cheese

Method

Preparation of Salad Base

  1. 1

    Wash Romaine Hearts

    Wash the romaine hearts under cold water to remove any dirt or debris.

  2. 2

    Tear Romaine

    Tear the romaine hearts into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.

Croutons Preparation

  1. 3

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 4

    Cube Bread

    Cut the French bread slices into cubes.

  3. 5

    Mix Crouton Ingredients

    In a bowl, mix the bread cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well coated.

  4. 6

    Arrange on Baking Sheet

    Spread the coated bread cubes on a baking sheet in a single layer.

  5. 7

    Bake Croutons

    Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

  6. 8

    Cool Croutons

    Remove from the oven and let them cool.

Assembling the Salad

  1. 9

    Add Croutons

    Once the croutons are cool, add them to the bowl with romaine hearts.

  2. 10

    Add Parmesan

    Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the salad.

  3. 11

    Toss Salad

    Toss the salad gently to combine all the ingredients.

  4. 12

    Serve Salad

    Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or starter.

More from Cosmos Restaurant