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Classic Caesar Salad from Scratch

Classic Caesar Salad from Scratch

Enjoy a delightful Classic Caesar Salad from Scratch, featuring homemade croutons and creamy dressing that elevates this classic dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Croutons
  • 3 cups cubed sourdough bread
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt & pepper to season
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Dressing
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • a few dashes of tabasco to taste
  • 1/2 lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 tablespoon mayo
Salad
  • 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1/3 cup shaved parmesan
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Large bowl
  • baking sheet
  • food processor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. In a large bowl, add cubed sourdough bread, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Toss to coat.
  3. Spread bread cubes out in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes, tossing halfway through.
  5. Remove croutons from oven. Season with salt, pepper, and fresh parsley. Set aside.
Dressing
  1. In a food processor (or blender), add one garlic clove, white vinegar, mustard, tabasco, juice of half a lemon, honey, and mayo. Blend until garlic is minced.
  2. Add olive oil and grated Parmesan cheese to the mixture. Blend until everything is combined. Set aside.
Assembly
  1. In a large bowl, add chopped romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan, grated parmesan, homemade croutons, and drizzle with dressing or serve on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best experience, serve the salad immediately after assembling to keep the lettuce crisp and fresh.

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