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Caesar Salad

Delicious Caesar Salad with Homemade Dressing You’ll Love

Enjoy this Caesar Salad with homemade dressing, a refreshing and versatile dish perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 pound Romaine Lettuce chopped or torn into bite-size pieces
  • 4 cups Crusty Bread cubed and seasoned for croutons
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese shaved (½ cup for salad, ½ cup for dressing)
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise consider vegan mayo for adaptations
  • ¼ cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil high-quality for best flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice for tanginess
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
  • 1 clove Garlic freshly grated
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce ensure it’s vegetarian or vegan if needed
  • to taste Black Pepper freshly ground
  • to taste Sea Salt sprinkle on croutons before baking

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Whisk
  • Salad Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cube the crusty bread into bite-sized pieces, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with sea salt, and arrange on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 18 minutes, turning halfway, until golden brown and crisp. Let cool.
  2. In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, and grated garlic. Whisk in olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper until smooth. Fold in Parmesan cheese, adjusting thickness with water if needed.
  3. In a large salad bowl, toss chopped romaine with half the dressing, add half the croutons and Parmesan, mixing well. Adjust seasoning with more dressing if desired.
  4. Plate the salad, topping each portion with the remaining croutons and Parmesan. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure bread cubes are evenly coated and spaced for crisp croutons. Adjust dressing thickness gradually for best texture. Use fresh ingredients for maximum flavor.

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