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Easy Caesar Salad

Delicious Easy Caesar Salad with Homemade Dressing Magic

Enjoy this Easy Caesar Salad with Homemade Dressing that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your table in just 15 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Dressing Ingredients
  • 1 can Oil-Packed Anchovies Substitute with 1 teaspoon of anchovy paste if preferred.
  • 2 large Egg Yolks Ensure they are fresh and pasteurized for safety.
  • 1.5 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • To taste Kosher Salt
  • To taste Black Pepper
  • 1 Lemon Zest and juice contribute acidity.
  • 1 medium Garlic Clove Grated.
  • 0.5 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil For the dressing.
Salad Ingredients
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated.
  • 8 ounces Whole-Grain Bakery Bread Torn into pieces for croutons.
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil for Croutons
  • 10 ounces Little Gem Lettuce Or Romaine, about 8 cups.

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking Sheet
  • Large mixing bowl

Method
 

Dressing Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, mash the oil-packed anchovies into a smooth paste, then add the egg yolks, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, black pepper, lemon zest, and grated garlic. Whisk everything together until the mixture is well combined and smooth, about 2–3 minutes.
  2. Slowly drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil into the dressing mixture while whisking continuously. Mix in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and the grated Parmesan cheese, adjusting with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Crouton Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Toss the torn pieces of whole-grain bakery bread in a bowl with the extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread the bread pieces on a baking sheet and toast for 15–20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Salad Assembly
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the washed and chopped Little Gem lettuce or Romaine. Add a generous amount of your homemade dressing and a light seasoning of salt and pepper. Toss gently to coat the greens.
  2. Transfer the salad to a serving platter, top with crispy croutons, and sprinkle additional grated Parmesan cheese on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store the dressing separately from the salad components to maintain freshness. Use high-quality, fresh ingredients for the best flavor.

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