Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsWilla'sTahini Caesar Recipe

Tahini Caesar Recipe

Inspired by Willa's
Time45m
Serves4

romaine, kale, rustic croutons, a mountain of grana padano

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Croutons

Dressing

Toppings

Method

Prepare Salad Base

  1. 1

    Chop Greens

    Wash the romaine lettuce and kale thoroughly. Tear the romaine into bite-sized pieces and chop the kale into smaller pieces. Add both to a large salad bowl.

Make Croutons

  1. 2

    Prepare Bread

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the rustic bread into bite-sized cubes.

  2. 3

    Season and Bake

    In a bowl, toss the bread cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, and salt until evenly coated. Spread the cubes on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden and crispy, stirring halfway through.

Prepare Dressing

  1. 4

    Blend Dressing

    In a blender, combine tahini, lemon juice, garlic cloves, water, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth, adding more water if necessary to reach desired consistency.

Assemble Salad

  1. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    Pour the tahini dressing over the chopped greens and toss gently to coat. Add the croutons and toss again.

  2. 6

    Add Cheese

    Grate the Grana Padano cheese over the top of the salad generously.

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