Caesar Salad Recipe
This classic Caesar salad features romaine lettuce, baked garlic Parmesan croutons, shredded Parmesan cheese, and a creamy homemade Caesar dressing.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
Croutons
- 1/2 of a baguette, cut into 1/4 inch slices and quartered
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste, I used about 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese
Salad
- 3 heads romaine hearts, chopped into bite-size pieces
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
Croutons
- Preheat oven to 350° F. and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the baguette and cut it into cubes. Place the bread cubes into a mixing bowl. Combine the olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Pour the olive oil mixture onto the bread cubes and sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese. Toss together until the bread is coated.
- Dump the bread onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread the cubes into a single layer and place the baking sheet on the middle rack of the oven. Bake for 6 minutes then remove it from the oven and toss the bread cubes around. Bake for another 4-8 minutes or until they're golden and crisp.
- Let them cool while you prepare the salad.
Caesar Salad Dressing
- Combine all of the ingredients for the dressing in a bowl and whisk them together. Taste for seasoning. If the dressing is too thick, add a teaspoon of water at a time until your desired consistency is reached.
- Store the dressing in a jar with a lid or other covered container in the refrigerator.
Assembling the Salad
- Add the lettuce to a large salad bowl. Add in half of the dressing and Parmesan cheese and toss together.
- Top the salad with the croutons, remaining Parmesan cheese, and additional dressing.
Nutrition
Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 383mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g