Jul 14 2026

Caesar Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

romaine hearts, Parmigiano croutons, classic dressing

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Method

Preparing the Salad Base

  1. 1

    Wash and Chop Romaine

    Thoroughly wash the romaine hearts under cold water to remove any dirt. Pat dry with a paper towel. Cut the romaine into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.

Making the Croutons

  1. 2

    Prepare the Bread

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the bread into small cubes, about 1 inch in size. In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes, olive oil, garlic powder, and salt. Toss until the bread pieces are evenly coated.

  2. 3

    Bake the Croutons

    Spread the coated bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the croutons are golden brown and crispy, stirring halfway through. Remove from the oven and let cool.

  3. 4

    Add Parmesan to Croutons

    Once the croutons have cooled, toss them with the shredded Parmesan cheese for added flavor.

Making the Dressing

  1. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine the minced garlic, anchovy paste, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice. Whisk together until smooth.

  2. 6

    Add Olive Oil

    Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously to emulsify the dressing. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  3. 7

    Finish with Parmesan

    Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until well incorporated.

Assembling the Salad

  1. 8

    Combine Ingredients

    In the large bowl with the chopped romaine, add the croutons and drizzle the dressing over the top.

  2. 9

    Toss the Salad

    Toss everything together until the lettuce is well coated with the dressing. Serve immediately.

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