Tangy Caesar Salad
Elevate your salad game with this irresistible Tangy Caesar Salad recipe, featuring crisp romaine lettuce, golden homemade croutons, and a zesty, velvety dressing made from scratch. Bursting with bold flavors from fresh garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and optional anchovies, this salad strikes the perfect balance between savory, tangy, and creamy. Topped with Parmesan shavings for an extra touch of indulgence, each bite is a harmonious blend of textures and tastes. Ready in just 35 minutes, this classic yet vibrant Caesar salad is perfect as a refreshing appetizer or a light main course. Treat your taste buds to this quintessential crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 heads Romaine lettuce
- 3 cups Day-old bread (for croutons)
- 5 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 fillets Anchovy fillets (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 large Egg yolk
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Parmesan shavings (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cut the day-old bread into 1-inch cubes and toss in 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Spread the bread cubes on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Set aside to cool.
Rinse and dry the romaine lettuce. Chop into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
In a small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add finely minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and egg yolk. If using anchovy fillets, mash them into a paste and whisk them in as well.
Slowly drizzle in the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil while continually whisking to create a smooth emulsified dressing.
Add the sautéed garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper to the dressing. Mix until well combined and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Pour the dressing over the romaine lettuce and toss until the leaves are evenly coated.
Add the croutons to the salad and gently toss again.
Top the salad with Parmesan shavings for garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy your tangy Caesar salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3440 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 143.6 g | 184% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.7 g | 218% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 332 mg | 111% | |
| Sodium | 8976 mg | 390% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 403.1 g | 147% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.2 g | 144% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.6 g | ||
| Protein | 156.3 g | 313% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.1 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 2532 mg | 195% | |
| Iron | 31.7 mg | 176% | |
| Potassium | 3570 mg | 76% | |
*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.
