The Best Homemade Caesar Salad
This really is the best homemade Caesar salad! With homemade croutons and a creamy homemade dressing.
Ingredients
Croutons:
- 3 cups torn bread cubes , about half of a small loaf
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- Heavy pinch of salt
Dressing:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove of garlic , minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon coarse salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Salad:
- 1 head romaine lettuce , washed and torn or chopped into bite-sized pieces
- Dressing
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese , grated, shaved or shredded
- Croutons
Instructions
Make the croutons:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Drizzle bread cubes with enough olive oil so they are all very lightly coated. Toss and add salt.
- Spread out onto a sheet pan and bake until edges turn brown, 7-10 minutes. Keep a close eye on them so they don't burn, stir and toss them as needed.
- Set aside while you prepare the rest of the salad. Can be made several days in advance and stored in an airtight container.
Make the dressing:
- Whisk together all ingredients.
- Store in the fridge until ready to use. Can be made at least 1 week in advance.
Assemble the salad:
- In a large bowl, toss the lettuce with enough dressing to lightly coat the leaves (or to your preference). You may not need all of the dressing.
- Add half of the croutons and Parmesan cheese and toss again.
- Top with remaining croutons and cheese and serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 544mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 1mg