Caesar Salad Recipe

Caesar Salad Recipe

from natashaskitchen.com
30 min

Classic Caesar Salad with crisp homemade croutons and a light caesar salad dressing. 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 French Baguette (cut in half and thinly sliced (1/4" thick))
  • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp minced garlic (2 small cloves)
  • 2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 small garlic cloves (minced (1 tsp))
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tsp red wine vinegar
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt (or to taste)
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper (plus more to serve)
  • 1 large romaine lettuce ((or 2 small heads romaine))
  • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese (shredded or shaved)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350˚F. Cut the baguette in half lengthwise through the top of the baguette then slice diagonally into 1/4" thick pieces. Place the breads onto a baking sheet.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, dijon, Worcestershire, lemon juice and red wine vinegar.

  3. 3

    Rinse, dry and chop or tear the romaine into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large serving bowl and sprinkle generously with shredded parmesan cheese and cooled croutons. Drizzle with caesar dressing and toss gently until lettuce is evenly coated.