Caesar Recipe
romaine, shaved grana, marinated anchovies, lemon, house made caesar dressing, croutons
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Dressing
Croutons
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Romaine
Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold water, then tear it into bite-sized pieces. Place the torn lettuce in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Add Cheese and Anchovies
Sprinkle the shaved Grana Padano cheese over the romaine lettuce. Add the marinated anchovies on top.
- 3
Prepare Lemon
Cut the lemon in half. Squeeze the juice from one half over the salad, and reserve the other half for garnish.
Dressing Preparation
- 4
Combine Dressing Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, grated Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- 5
Whisk the Dressing
Using a whisk or a fork, mix the dressing ingredients until well combined and emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Crouton Preparation
- 6
Prepare the Croutons
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the slices of bread into cubes.
- 7
Season and Bake Croutons
Toss the bread cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, and salt. Spread them out on a baking sheet and bake for about 10-15 minutes or until golden and crispy, stirring halfway through.
Assembly
- 8
Combine Salad and Dressing
Once the croutons are ready, pour the dressing over the prepared salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- 9
Add Croutons
Top the salad with the baked croutons. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for additional flavor.
