Caesar Salad Recipe
Whole house croutons, parmesan, cherry tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Croutons
Dressing
Method
Croutons Preparation
- 1
Make the Croutons
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the whole grain bread into small cubes.
- 2
- 3
Bake the Croutons
Spread the coated bread cubes on a baking sheet and bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove from oven and let cool.
Salad Assembly
- 4
Prepare the Lettuce
Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly and dry it using a salad spinner or paper towels. Chop into bite-sized pieces.
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Cheese
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add to the chopped lettuce. Sprinkle the parmesan cheese and blue cheese crumbles on top.
Dressing Preparation
- 6
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake until well mixed.
Final Assembly
- 7
Combine Salad and Dressing
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Add the homemade croutons and give it a final toss.
- 8
Serve
Serve immediately in bowls, garnished with extra parmesan cheese if desired.