Old School Caesar Salad Bethenny Frankel
Rediscover the timeless elegance of the "Old School Caesar Salad Bethenny Frankel" with this fresh, homemade twist on a classic. Crisp romaine lettuce takes center stage, perfectly complemented by crunchy, oven-baked whole wheat croutons and a rich, garlicky dressing infused with Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, anchovy paste, and a touch of fresh lemon juice. The creamy dressing, emulsified with pasteurized egg yolk and olive oil, is elevated further with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, delivering a savory depth of flavor in every bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy yet sophisticated Caesar salad is perfect as a light main course or a crowd-pleasing side dish. Serve it immediately for the ultimate crunchy, zesty, and satisfying experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 heads Romaine lettuce
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese
- 4 slices Whole wheat bread
- 0.25 cups Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoons Anchovy paste
- 1 Egg yolk (pasteurized)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cut the whole wheat bread into bite-sized cubes for croutons. Spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Drizzle the bread cubes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and toss to coat evenly. Optionally, sprinkle with a pinch of garlic powder or salt.
Bake the bread cubes for 8-10 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Remove from the oven and let them cool.
While the croutons bake, wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Tear or chop into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, anchovy paste, and egg yolk until smooth.
Slowly drizzle in the remaining olive oil while whisking vigorously to emulsify the dressing. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Grate half of the Parmesan cheese and whisk it into the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the prepared romaine lettuce and toss gently to coat evenly.
Add the baked croutons and the remaining Parmesan cheese (shaved or grated) on top.
Serve immediately and enjoy your old school Caesar Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1292 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.4 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.7 g | 103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 232 mg | 77% | |
| Sodium | 2886 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.9 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.5 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.0 g | ||
| Protein | 51.5 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1129 mg | 87% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 2750 mg | 58% | |
*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.
