Jax Caesar Salad Recipe
little gems, croutons, whole grain mustard dressing, grana padano.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Dressing
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Wash and Prepare Lettuce
Rinse the little gem lettuce under cold water to remove any dirt. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner to remove excess water. Cut each head in half lengthwise.
- 2
Prepare Croutons
If using store-bought croutons, skip this step. To make homemade croutons, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut stale bread into cubes, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then bake for about 10-15 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- 3
Grate Cheese
Using a Microplane or box grater, finely grate the Grana Padano cheese and set aside.
Dressing Preparation
- 4
Make the Dressing
In a mixing bowl, combine the whole grain mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until emulsified and smooth.
Assembly
- 5
Combine Ingredients
In a large salad bowl, add the prepared little gem lettuce. Drizzle the dressing over the lettuce and toss gently to coat. Add in the croutons and toss again.
- 6
Serve
Sprinkle the grated Grana Padano cheese over the top of the salad. Serve immediately and enjoy!
