Caesar Recipe
Little gem lettuce, charred lemon caesar dressing, croutons, toasted cracked peppercorn
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Caesar Dressing
Croutons
Method
Prepare the Croutons
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Toss the Bread
In a large mixing bowl, combine cubed bread with olive oil, garlic powder, and salt. Toss until the bread is evenly coated.
- 3
Bake the Croutons
Spread the coated bread cubes on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, stirring halfway through.
Make the Dressing
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a blender or food processor, combine lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- 5
Adjust Seasoning
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning with additional salt if needed.
Assemble the Salad
- 6
Prepare the Lettuce
Wash and dry the little gem lettuce heads. Cut them into quarters or leave them whole as desired.
- 7
Dress the Salad
In a large bowl, add the lettuce and drizzle with the Caesar dressing. Toss gently to coat the leaves evenly.
- 8
Add Croutons
Top the dressed lettuce with homemade croutons and sprinkle with cracked peppercorn.