Side Caesar Salad (v, Vo) Recipe
Make Side Caesar Salad (v, Vo) Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Dressing
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Romaine Lettuce
Wash the Romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold water. Remove any wilted leaves and chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Prepare the Cherry Tomatoes
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half. Set aside.
- 3
Prepare the Cucumber
Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference.
- 4
Combine the Salad Base
In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped Romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and croutons. Toss gently to mix.
Dressing Preparation
- 5
Make the Dressing
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and Parmesan cheese until well combined and smooth.
- 6
Season the Dressing
Add salt and black pepper to the dressing according to your taste. Adjust the consistency by adding more olive oil or lemon juice if desired.
Final Assembly
- 7
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad base in the large bowl. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing.
- 8
Serve
Serve immediately, garnishing with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
