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Almost Authentic Caesar Salad

Name: Almost Authentic Caesar Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 3 thick slices French bread, cut into cubes; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 clove garlic, minced; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 ½ teaspoons dried parsley; ½ lemon, juiced; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt; 1 ½ teaspoons anchovy paste; 1 clove garlic, minced; fresh ground black pepper to taste; ⅓ cup canola oil; 1 head romaine lettuce, coarsely chopped; ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Rating: 4.41 stars

17 Ratings
15 Reviews
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I always hated gloppy Caesar dressings, so I came up with my own, which is very similar to the original one created in Tijuana in the 1920s. This quick and easy salad is a huge hit whenever I serve it, and it easy to prepare ahead of time. Just wait until the last minute to combine the lettuce, croutons, dressing, and cheese. The key is to use real grated Parmesan cheese, not the stuff in the can.

By kholtzman

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Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

cook:

10 mins

total:

30 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

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Step 2

Arrange French bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet with a rim. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir 1 clove garlic until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour butter mixture over bread cubes; season with salt, black pepper, and parsley. Toss to coat.
Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned on the outside and crisp in the middle, 10 to 15 minutes.
Step 4

Whisk lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, anchovy paste, 1 clove garlic, and black pepper together in a bowl. Slowly drizzle in canola oil, while whisking lemon mixture with opposite hand until emulsified.
Step 5

Combine romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, and half the dressing in a bowl; toss to coat. Add croutons and remaining dressing; toss to coat.

Cook's Note:

If lettuce is well coated with dressing before adding the croutons, don't add the remaining half. You should not overdress this salad.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

243 calories; 18.7 g total fat; 17 mg cholesterol; 961 mg sodium. 14.6 g carbohydrates; 5.8 g protein; Full Nutrition

Reviews (15)

Most helpful positive review

Christina

08/09/2012

This was great! I used 3 tbsp. of butter instead of 2 but that was my only change. I did feel that the dressing ended up a bit salty for me so I will reduce the salt next time but other than that this turned out delicious. LOVED the croutons! I made the dressing a little earlier and allowed it to sit @ room temp to allow the flavors to blend. I will be making this again! Thanks for sharing.:) Read More

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Isbelle

07/22/2013

I made it exactly as written and I liked it but I didn't love it. Something in the flavor was off but I can't pinpoint it. Maybe too much dijon? I don't know. I also prefer a thicker caesar dressing. The croutons were nice. Read More

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(5)

17 Ratings

5 star values: 9
4 star values: 6
3 star values: 2
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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08/09/2012

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08/09/2012

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Isbelle

07/22/2013

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marie

06/07/2013

I made the dressing and it tasted almost like the Caesar dressing you get in a real Italian restaurant. My family enjoyed it. I did not have time to make the croutons so I just used store bought. I will make this again. Read More

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G Martin

06/23/2013

This recipe was the first recipe of this kind I've tried- Loved It! I had run out of my boyfriends favorite dressing so I found this & made it- I made just the dressing because I was pressed for time. I put it over my boyfriend's favorite salad greens and it was his favorite part of the meal! I also served it at a recent party and got tons of compliments. I can't wait to try the full recipe with the home made croutons and the romaine lettuce. I am now making this every 3 or 4 days the dressing has become a staple in our house. Thanks for submitting this! Read More

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Kate Pinck

07/20/2013

Yummy!!! Read More

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Carla Craycraft

06/01/2016

Terrific salad and dressing! I used olive oil instead of canola oil and reduced the salt to 1/2 teaspoon and it was wonderful. I have made it several times and guests love it. Thank you for the recipe. Read More

Kim

01/08/2017

I really like this recipe but I cut the salt back to 1/2 tsp. As I found it too salty. Read More

Jen

11/22/2017

I didn't have anchovy paste so I doubled the Worcestershire. Was excellent! Will make over and over! Thanks for submitting! Read More

Susieschiffler

11/23/2015

Delicious dressing Read More

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Nutritional Information

Almost Authentic Caesar Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 243

% Daily Value *

total fat: 29 %

saturated fat:

cholesterol: 6 %

sodium: 38 %

potassium: 6 %

carbohydrates: 5 %

fiber: 8 %

sugar:

protein: 12 %

exchange other carbs:

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.