Caesar Salad Recipe
house-made classic dressing, rustic croutons, grana padano, garlic ciabatta baguette
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Dressing Ingredients
Crouton Ingredients
Method
Preparation of Dressing
- 1
Make the Caesar Dressing
In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, minced garlic, minced anchovies, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and olive oil. Whisk together until smooth.
- 2
Season the Dressing
Add salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning if needed and set aside.
Preparation of Salad
- 3
Prepare the Lettuce
Wash the Romaine lettuce thoroughly, then chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
- 4
Add Additional Ingredients
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl. Add the black olives and grated Grana Padano cheese.
- 5
Add Dressing
Pour the prepared Caesar dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
Preparation of Croutons
- 6
- 7
Bake the Croutons
Spread the bread cubes on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown, turning once halfway through.
Assembly
- 8
Combine and Serve
Once the croutons are ready, add them to the salad. Toss gently once more and serve immediately with additional Grana Padano on top if desired.
