Yet Another Caesar Salad
Elevate your salad game with "Yet Another Caesar Salad," a tantalizing twist on the classic that delivers bold, fresh flavors in every bite. Crisp Romaine lettuce forms the base for this iconic dish, while homemade golden croutons add a satisfying crunch. The creamy, umami-packed dressing, made from pantry staples like Dijon mustard, lemon juice, anchovy fillets, and Parmesan cheese, is effortlessly blended into a velvety emulsion. Finished with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan and a touch of black pepper, this salad is perfect as a zesty side or a light main course. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a go-to recipe for when you want that timeless Caesar flavor with a homemade touch.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 hearts Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Crusty bread (e.g., French baguette)
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 2 pieces Anchovy fillets
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cut the crusty bread into 1-inch cubes to make about 2 cups of croutons.
In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 minced garlic clove. Toss the bread cubes in the mixture until evenly coated.
Spread the bread cubes on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Set aside to cool.
Wash, dry, and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place it in a large salad bowl.
To make the dressing, combine the remaining 2 minced garlic cloves, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, and anchovy fillets in a small blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
While blending, slowly stream in the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to create a creamy emulsion.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the dressing and blend briefly to combine.
Taste the dressing and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
Drizzle the dressing over the romaine lettuce and toss until evenly coated.
Add the cooled croutons and toss gently to combine.
Finish the salad with a sprinkle of extra Parmesan cheese, if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3420 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 167.4 g | 215% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.8 g | 284% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 256 mg | 85% | |
| Sodium | 11069 mg | 481% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 330.8 g | 120% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.7 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.5 g | ||
| Protein | 162.5 g | 325% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 3298 mg | 254% | |
| Iron | 24.3 mg | 135% | |
| Potassium | 3454 mg | 73% | |
*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.
