Jul 13 2026

Caesar Salad Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Hearts of romaine and homemade garlic croutons tossed in creamy Caesar dressing; topped with parmesan

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Croutons

Dressing

Method

Prepare the Croutons

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

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

  2. 2

    Cube the Bread

    Cut the bread into bite-sized cubes.

  3. 3

    Prepare Garlic and Seasoning

    Mince the garlic cloves and mix them with olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.

  4. 4

    Toss with Bread

    Add the bread cubes to the bowl and toss until they are well coated with the garlic oil mixture.

  5. 5

    Bake Croutons

    Spread the bread cubes evenly on a baking sheet and bake for about 10-15 minutes or until golden brown, tossing halfway through.

Make the Dressing

  1. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 7

    Whisk Together

    Whisk the dressing ingredients together until smooth and creamy.

Assemble the Salad

  1. 8

    Wash and Chop Romaine

    Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Tear or chop it into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 9

    Combine Romaine and Dressing

    In a large bowl, add the romaine lettuce and drizzle the prepared dressing over the top. Toss well to coat the lettuce evenly.

  3. 10

    Add Croutons and Parmesan

    Add the homemade croutons and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top. Toss gently to mix.

  4. 11

    Serve

    Serve immediately while the croutons are still crunchy.

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