Caesar Salad
User Reviews
4.9
Caesar Salad
Description
Caesar Salad features chopped or torn romaine lettuce tossed with crisp homemade croutons and a creamy dressing. The croutons are baked golden brown with olive oil and salt, adding crunch and a toasty note. The dressing combines mayonnaise, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, sea salt, black pepper, and freshly grated Parmesan for a rich, tangy, and umami-packed coating.
The salad is assembled by mixing lettuce with half of the dressing, croutons, and Parmesan cheese, then topped with the remaining croutons, cheese, and black pepper, enhancing the textures and flavors throughout. The fresh grated Parmesan and lemon juice brighten the dish, making it a classic salad option.
Vegetarian adaptations use Parmesan made with vegetarian enzymes and vegan Worcestershire sauce, ensuring suitability for different diets without sacrificing flavor.
Ingredients
For the Croutons
- 4 cups crusty bread cubed
- extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
- salt for sprinkling, sea salt
Caesar Salad Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic grated, clove
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Pinch salt sea salt
- black pepper freshly ground
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
For the Salad
- 1 pound romaine lettuce about 2 medium heads, chopped or torn into bite-size pieces
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese shaved
- black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Make the croutons: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the bread cubes on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and toss to coat. Spread evenly on the baking sheet and bake for 10 to 18 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
- Make the dressing: In a large liquid measuring cup or medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and several grinds of pepper until smooth. Stir in the cheese and season to taste. If the dressing is too thick, stir in water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Assemble the salad: Place the lettuce in a large bowl. Add half the dressing, half the croutons, and half the cheese and toss to coat. Add more dressing as desired, tossing until the salad is coated to your liking. Season to taste and top with the remaining croutons, remaining cheese, and several grinds of pepper.
Notes
- Use vegetarian Parmesan cheese and vegan Worcestershire sauce to make the salad suitable for vegetarians.
- Make croutons by baking bread cubes drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt until golden for added texture.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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