Easy Caesar Salad Recipe
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Easy Caesar Salad Recipe
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Enjoy this light and delicious Easy Caesar Salad Recipe at home for a tasty meal. You can eat it plain or add chicken to make it a full meal.
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Ingredients
For the Croutons:
- 3 lices bread
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
For the Dressing:
- 3 anchovy filets
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper (to taste)
For the Salad:
- 3 romaine hearts (leaves separated and chopped)
- 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
Instructions
For the Croutons:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cut the pieces of bread into 9 relatively even pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, Italian seasoning and Parmesan Cheese.
- Toss the bread pieces in the mixture until well coated.
- Place the bread pieces in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes until browned.
- Cool completely at room temperature and then the croutons are ready to use in your salad.
For the Dressing:
- In a blender or food processor, add drained anchovy filets, garlic, egg yolk, lemon juice, Worcestershire and mustard.
- Blend until liquified and thoroughly combined.
- Gradually add in the olive oil and vegetable oil into the blender or food processor until the dressing is the consistency that you prefer.
- Add in grated Parmesan and pulse to blend.
- Add salt, pepper, and additional lemon juice to taste.
- Refrigerate in a sealed container until ready to use.
For the Salad:
- Place the lettuce in a large bowl.
- Drizzle with desired amount of dressing and toss until well coated.
- Sprinkle top with shaved Parmesan, croutons and black pepper.
- Then the salad is ready to serve and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe should make 6 side salad recipes or 3 full salads that are perfect for a meal.
- The homemade croutons should last for up to 2 weeks stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Refrigerate the dressing in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
377kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
18g
Trans Fat
2g
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
312mg
(13%)
Potassium
212mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
5057IU
(101%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
155mg
(16%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 377 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 377kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 312mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 212mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 5057IU | 101% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 155mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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