Description
Classic Caesar Salad with Garlic Croutons featuring homemade garlic croutons and creamy Caesar dressing made with anchovy paste for authentic flavor.
Ingredients
Caesar Dressing:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 1½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 2–3 dashes hot sauce
Garlic Croutons:
- 4 cups day-old bread, cubed
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Salad:
- 8 cups romaine lettuce hearts, chopped
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup Parmesan ribbons
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make dressing: Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar and shake well, or whisk in a bowl until smooth.
- Prepare croutons: Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat oil and garlic in saucepan until garlic is golden, 4-5 minutes. Strain garlic and toss bread cubes with infused oil.
- Bake croutons: Spread on baking sheet and bake 10-12 minutes until golden, tossing once. Remove and toss with parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble salad: Toss romaine with ⅓ cup dressing. Add half the Parmesan and 1 cup croutons, toss again. Top with remaining cheese and croutons.
Notes
- Make dressing up to 1 week ahead
- Store croutons in airtight container up to 2 weeks
- Don’t dress lettuce until ready to serve to prevent wilting
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes