Ingredients
Servings: 4 servings as a side salad
For the Croutons:
- 1/2 French Baguette, cut in half and thinly sliced (1/4″ thick)
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp minced garlic, 2 small cloves
- 2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese
Caesar Salad dressing:
- 2 small garlic cloves, minced (1 tsp)
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tsp red wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt, or to taste
- 1/8 tsp black pepper, plus more to serve
For the Caesar Salad:
- 1 large romaine lettuce, (or 2 small heads romaine)
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, shredded or shaved
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Instructions
How to Make Croutons:
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Preheat oven to 350˚F. Cut the baguette in half lengthwise through the top of the baguette then slice diagonally into 1/4″ thick pieces. Place the breads onto a baking sheet.
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In a small bowl, combine 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil and 1 tsp of finely minced garlic. Drizzle the garlic oil over the croutons and sprinkle the top with 2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese.
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Toss until evenly coated. Spread in a single layer over the baking sheet and bake at 350˚F until light golden and crisp (10-12 minutes), or to desired crispness.
How to Make Caesar Salad Dressing:
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In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, dijon, Worcestershire, lemon juice and red wine vinegar.
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Slowly drizzle in extra virgin olive oil while whisking constantly.
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Whisk in 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper, or season to taste.
How to Make Caesar Salad:
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Rinse, dry and chop or tear the romaine into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large serving bowl and sprinkle generously with shredded parmesan cheese and cooled croutons. Drizzle with caesar dressing and toss gently until lettuce is evenly coated.
Notes
Note on Nutrition Label – the croutons recipe makes enough for 2 full salads or 8 servings which is reflected in the “per serving” nutrition label.
Nutrition Per Serving
289kcal calories9g carbs4g protein26g fat