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Caesar Salad Recipe
Classic Caesar Salad with crisp homemade croutons and a light caesar salad dressing.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings as a side salad
Calories: 289 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
For the Croutons:
- 1/2 french baguette cut in half and thinly sliced (1/4" thick)
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp minced garlic 2 small cloves
- 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Caesar Salad dressing:
- 2 small garlic cloves minced (1 tsp)
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tsp red wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt or to taste
- 1/8 tsp black pepper plus more to serve
For the Caesar Salad:
- 1 large romaine lettuce (or 2 small heads romaine)
- 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded or shaved
Instructions
How to Make Croutons:
- Preheat oven to 350˚F. Cut the baguette in half lengthwise through the top of the baguette then slice diagonally into 1/4" thick pieces. Place the breads onto a baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, combine 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil and 1 tsp of finely minced garlic. Drizzle the garlic oil over the croutons and sprinkle the top with 2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese.
- Toss until evenly coated. Spread in a single layer over the baking sheet and bake at 350˚F until light golden and crisp (10-12 minutes), or to desired crispness.
Cup of Yum
How to Make Caesar Salad Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, dijon, Worcestershire, lemon juice and red wine vinegar.
- Slowly drizzle in extra virgin olive oil while whisking constantly.
- Whisk in 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper, or season to taste.
How to Make Caesar Salad:
- Rinse, dry and chop or tear the romaine into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large serving bowl and sprinkle generously with shredded parmesan cheese and cooled croutons. Drizzle with caesar dressing and toss gently until lettuce is evenly coated.
Notes
- Note on Nutrition Label - the croutons recipe makes enough for 2 full salads or 8 servings which is reflected in the "per serving" nutrition label.
Nutrition Information
Calories
289kcal
(14%)
Carbs
9g
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
596mg
(25%)
Potassium
56mg
(2%)
Vitamin A
680IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
1.9mg
(2%)
Calcium
135mg
(14%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings as a side salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 289kcal | 14% |
| Carbs | 9g | |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 596mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 56mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 680IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 135mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.