Caesar Salad
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 396
- Total Fat
- 29
- Saturated Fat
- 7
- Carbohydrates
- 29
- Dietary Fiber
- 2
- Sugar
- 3
- Protein
- 6
- Cholesterol
- 18
- Sodium
- 372
- Total: 20 min
- Active: 20 min
Ingredients
Caesar Salad Dressing:
6 cloves garlic, mashed and minced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 cup olive oil
Lemon juice, for seasoning
Minced anchovy fillets, optional
Caesar Salad Croutons:
1 baguette
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Romaine lettuce, for serving
Freshly grated Parmesan, for serving
Directions
- For the Caesar salad dressing: Combine the garlic, mustard, vinegar and two pinches of salt in a blender and mix thoroughly. Add the mayonnaise and blend together to form a thick base. In a slow stream add the olive oil through the hole in lid. Scrape the dressing with spatula into a bowl and season to taste with salt, pepper and lemon juice. If desired, add some anchovy to the dressing to create a deeper, saltier taste.
- For the Caesar salad croutons: Cut the baguette into cubes. Melt the butter in a skillet and add the garlic powder, paprika and pepper. Add the bread cubes and saute just until the bread cubes begin to brown. Set aside to cool.
- Wash and dry the lettuce. In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, dressing and croutons. Top with freshly grated Parmesan. Toss gently to combine well;