Caesar Salad
You probably think Caesar Salad is an Italian dish. But in fact it was invented in Tijuana, Mexico in the 1920's. It's a wonderful dish on its own or paired with any number of toppings or entrees. What makes a Caesar Salad truly great is an outstanding dressing and freshly made croutons, both of which are quick and easy to make.
Ingredients
- 1 to 2 heads of Romaine hearts, cleaned and torn into bite-size pieces
- ¼ cup Homemade Caesar Dressing, or more to taste (See Tip 1)
- ¼ cup Homemade Croutons (See Tip 2
- 3 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 Tablespoons Shaved Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Place Romaine lettuce in a large bowl. Add enough dressing to coat the lettuce, and grated Parmesan cheese. Toss to combine.
- Transfer Caesar salad to a serving bowl. Add croutons and shaved Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately.
- Yield: 6 servings.
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Tips/Notes
- For the homemade Caesar dressing, add 1 ½ cups of mayonnaise, 3 cloves of garlic, minced, 2 ounce can of anchovy fillets, drained and rinsed, 6 tablespoons of freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard, 6 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon of Kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper to a blender. Blend until smooth. If desired, add 2 to 4 tablespoons of water to thin.
- For the homemade croutons, toss 5 cups of cubed day-old French bread with ¼ cup of olive oil, ¼ teaspoon of Kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon of pepper. Bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
Calories: 76kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 24mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 446IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 0.2mg
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