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Caesar Salad

The timeless romaine Caesar salad with a creamy, garlicky anchovy dressing, shaved Parmesan, and crunchy homemade croutons. Bold umami flavor in every bite.

25 minEasyServes 4310 cal/serving

AmericanSaladOvenStandardNut-Free

Ingredients

  • 2 heads romaine lettuce hearts, chopped
  • 2 cups crusty bread, cubed
  • 2 oz Parmesan cheese, shaved
  • 2 tsp anchovy paste
  • 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375 F. Toss 2 cups cubed crusty bread with 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and bake 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tsp anchovy paste, 2 cloves minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce until smooth.

  3. 3

    Season the dressing with salt and black pepper to taste.

  4. 4

    Add 2 heads chopped romaine lettuce hearts to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with dressing.

  5. 5

    Transfer to a serving platter, top with croutons and 2 oz shaved Parmesan cheese, and serve immediately.

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