Caesar Salad (gc) Recipe
house-made classic dressing, rustic croutons, grana padano, garlic ciabatta baguette
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Caesar Dressing
Croutons
Method
Prepare the Dressing
- 1
Make the Caesar Dressing
In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and olive oil. Whisk together until smooth.
- 2
Season the Dressing
Add salt and black pepper to the dressing mixture. Adjust seasoning to taste. Set aside.
Make the Croutons
- 3
Prepare the Ciabatta
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the ciabatta bread into bite-sized cubes.
- 4
Coat the Croutons
In a mixing bowl, toss the ciabatta cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, and salt until evenly coated.
- 5
Bake the Croutons
Spread the coated bread cubes on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Assemble the Salad
- 6
Prepare the Salad Ingredients
Wash and chop the Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- 7
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped Romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and Grana Padano cheese.
- 8
Add Dressing
Drizzle the prepared Caesar dressing over the salad and toss until all ingredients are well-coated.
- 9
Top with Croutons
Add the homemade croutons on top of the salad. Serve immediately with additional Grana Padano if desired.
