Crazy Awesome Caesar Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Crazy Awesome Caesar Salad, a modern twist on the classic favorite, combining bold flavors and irresistible textures. Crisp Romaine lettuce forms the base, tossed with a luxurious homemade dressing crafted from garlic, anchovies, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, and a rich egg yolk for creamy perfection. Golden, oven-baked croutons made from rustic bread slices deliver the perfect crunch, while freshly grated Parmesan cheese ties everything together with its nutty, savory notes. Ready in just 30 minutes, this crowd-pleasing Caesar salad is perfect as a starter or a light main dish. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or treating yourself to a gourmet meal, this dish promises to wow with every bite. Perfect keywords for salad lovers and Caesar salad seekers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 heads Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 4 slices Bread
- 6 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 6 Anchovy fillets
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 Egg yolk
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
Start by preparing the croutons. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cut the bread slices into 1-inch cubes and place them on a baking sheet.
Drizzle the bread cubes with 3 tablespoons of olive oil and toss to coat evenly.
Season the bread with a pinch of salt and pepper, then bake for 8–10 minutes until golden and crispy. Set aside to cool.
Separate the Romaine lettuce leaves, wash thoroughly, and pat dry with a kitchen towel. Tear into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
To make the dressing, finely chop the garlic and anchovy fillets into a paste.
In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic-anchovy paste, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, egg yolk, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Grate the Parmesan cheese and set half aside for topping the salad later.
In a large mixing bowl, add the Romaine lettuce and drizzle with the prepared dressing.
Toss the lettuce gently to coat each piece, ensuring even distribution of the dressing.
Add the croutons and grated Parmesan cheese (reserving the remainder) to the salad and toss lightly again.
Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual bowls.
Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese over the top as a garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Crazy Awesome Caesar Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1994 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 134.2 g | 172% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.0 g | 175% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 333 mg | 111% | |
| Sodium | 9248 mg | 402% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 106.7 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.9 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.7 g | ||
| Protein | 105.6 g | 211% | |
| Vitamin D | 12.5 mcg | 62% | |
| Calcium | 1972 mg | 152% | |
| Iron | 25.4 mg | 141% | |
| Potassium | 3398 mg | 72% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
