Shelleys Best Ever Caesar Salad
Elevate your salad game with Shelley's Best Ever Caesar Salad—a true classic reinvented with bold, fresh flavors and homemade touches. Crisp romaine lettuce forms the perfect base, complemented by golden, garlicky croutons made from French or Italian bread. The star of the show is the creamy, zesty dressing, made from scratch with rich egg yolk, tangy Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, and savory anchovy fillets for an authentic, irresistible flavor. A generous sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese ties everything together, creating a restaurant-quality Caesar salad that’s ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect as a side dish or light main course, this salad will leave your guests raving. Try it today for a deliciously satisfying meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 heads Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 4 slices French or Italian bread
- 6 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 large Egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 pieces Anchovy fillets
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cut the French or Italian bread slices into 1-inch cubes to make croutons.
In a large bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, a pinch of salt, and the bread cubes. Toss until the bread is evenly coated.
Spread the coated bread cubes on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Set aside to cool.
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Grate 1 cup of Parmesan cheese and set aside for topping the salad later.
To make the dressing, whisk together the egg yolk, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, anchovy fillets (finely minced or mashed), Worcestershire sauce, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, and the remaining minced garlic clove in a small bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Pour the dressing over the romaine lettuce and toss to coat each piece evenly.
Top the salad with the cooled croutons and grated Parmesan cheese.
Serve immediately and enjoy Shelley's Best Ever Caesar Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2233 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 129.9 g | 167% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.1 g | 176% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 303 mg | 101% | |
| Sodium | 6755 mg | 294% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 177.3 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.3 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.1 g | ||
| Protein | 92.8 g | 186% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.5 mcg | 32% | |
| Calcium | 1605 mg | 123% | |
| Iron | 23.5 mg | 131% | |
| Potassium | 3055 mg | 65% | |
*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.
