Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMax's Oyster BarCaesar Salad Recipe

Caesar Salad Recipe

Inspired by Max's Oyster Bar
Time30m
Serves4

Classic Caesar dressing, Grana Padano, roasted garlic croutons

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Crouton Ingredients

Method

Preparing the Croutons

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

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

  2. 2

    Prepare the Bread

    Cut the bread slices into cubes (about 1-inch pieces).

  3. 3

    Season the Croutons

    In a large bowl, toss the bread cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, and salt until evenly coated.

  4. 4

    Bake the Croutons

    Spread the seasoned bread cubes on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden and crispy, stirring halfway through. Remove from the oven and let cool.

Making the Dressing

  1. 5

    Prepare the Garlic

    Mince the garlic cloves.

  2. 6

    Combine the Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine the minced garlic, anchovy fillets, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.

  3. 7

    Whisk in the Olive Oil

    Slowly whisk in the olive oil until the dressing is well combined and emulsified.

Assembling the Salad

  1. 8

    Prepare the Lettuce

    Wash and dry the Romaine lettuce. Tear it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.

  2. 9

    Add the Dressing

    Pour the Caesar dressing over the Romaine lettuce and toss gently to coat.

  3. 10

    Add the Toppings

    Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad. Grate the Grana Padano cheese over the top.

  4. 11

    Finish with Croutons

    Add the roasted garlic croutons on top of the salad just before serving.

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