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The Best Caesar Salad

VegetarianOvenGastro-Pub

Time: 25 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

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Eating a balanced meal never tasted better... in fact, this is the best! It's absolutely The Best Caesar Salad you will ever experience! A fresh bed of crunchy romaine is the landing place for all the good things. Sharp parmesan cheese, crispy homemade croutons, and a tangy creamy Caesar dressing?! Mmm, mmm, mmm. It's just so good. Whether you're looking for a nice side salad to add to your pasta night or a leafy main to make for lunch, The Best Caesar Salad is the best choice every time!

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Ingredients

  • For the homemade croutons:
  • 4 cups bread, cut into cubes (about 4 medium slices)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • For the Caesar dressing:
  • 1 medium clove garlic, minced or grated
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste or Worcestershire sauce, optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • For the salad:
  • 3 romaine hearts (or 1 large head romaine)
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese shavings

Directions

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.

Step 2 -Place the bread cubes in a medium bowl.

Step 3 -Toss the bread cubes with the olive oil, the kosher salt, the garlic powder, and the black pepper.

Step 4 -Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 5 -Place the bread cubes on the prepared baking sheet and bake until evenly golden brown and crisp, about 15 minutes.

Step 6 -Allow the croutons to cool for 5-10 minutes, which lets them crisp up fully.

Step 7 -Place the garlic, the grated parmesan cheese, the lemon juice, the mayonnaise, the Greek yogurt, the olive oil, the Dijon mustard, the anchovy paste, the salt, and the pepper in a bowl and whisk together.

Step 8 -Tear the romaine leaves into pieces or chop them.

Step 9 -Top each salad with the parmesan cheese shavings, the homemade croutons, and the dressing.

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