Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe LoftCaesar Recipe

Caesar Recipe

Inspired by The Loft
Time30m
Serves4

Chopped romaine | house-made garlic croutons | parmesan cheese | classic Caesar dressing.

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Croutons

Dressing

Toppings

Method

Prepare the Salad

  1. 1

    Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Chop into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.

Make the Croutons

  1. 2

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

  2. 3

    Cut the French bread into small cubes, about 1 inch in size.

  3. 4

    In a mixing bowl, toss the bread cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, and salt until evenly coated.

  4. 5

    Spread the croutons on a baking sheet in an even layer and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

Prepare the Dressing

  1. 6

    In a food processor or blender, combine the anchovy fillets, garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese. Blend until smooth.

  2. 7

    With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the dressing is fully emulsified. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Assemble the Salad

  1. 8

    Drizzle the prepared Caesar dressing over the chopped romaine lettuce and toss until evenly coated.

  2. 9

    Add the homemade croutons and toss gently to combine.

  3. 10

    Top the salad with shaved Parmesan cheese before serving.

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