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Easy Caesar Salad Recipe

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 377 kcal
Course: Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

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: 
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 
  2. Cut the pieces of bread into 9 relatively even pieces.  
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, Italian seasoning and Parmesan Cheese.  
  4. Toss the bread pieces in the mixture until well coated. 
  5. Place the bread pieces in a single layer on a baking sheet. 
  6. Bake for 15-17 minutes until browned.  
  7. Cool completely at room temperature and then the croutons are ready to use in your salad. 
For the Dressing: 
  1. In a blender or food processor, add drained anchovy filets, garlic, egg yolk, lemon juice, Worcestershire and mustard.
  2. Blend until liquified and thoroughly combined.  
  3. Gradually add in the olive oil and vegetable oil into the blender or food processor until the dressing is the consistency that you prefer. 
  4. Add in grated Parmesan and pulse to blend.
  5. Add salt, pepper, and additional lemon juice to taste.
  6. Refrigerate in a sealed container until ready to use.  
For the Salad: 
  1. Place the lettuce in a large bowl.
  2. Drizzle with desired amount of dressing and toss until well coated.
  3. Sprinkle top with shaved Parmesan, croutons and black pepper.
  4. 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

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

% 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.