Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons
Posted by Chef at The Food Channel®
From The Kitchens of The Food Channel
- Prep Time:15 minutes
- Cook Time:-
- Serves:4
Once you find a great Caesar dressing, like in this recipe, making a great Caesar salad is no problem. Here, the crunch of the romaine is highlighted by the crispy homemade croutons and creamy dressing.
Try our recipe for Buttery Homemade Croutons. They’re absolutely wonderful with this Caesar salad. And view our step-by-step photo tour to see how easy they are to make.
Why Try? At The FoodChannel test kitchens, we tested many Caesar dressings and this was the hands-down favorite.
Foodie Byte: Using mayonnaise instead of the traditional egg yolk in the dressing, you don’t have to worry about the dangers of using raw eggs. Also, we like using anchovy paste instead of anchovy fillets because they are easier to store and to measure out. If you want to use anchovy fillets, substitute four fillets for one teaspoon paste.
Ingredients
- 1 head of romaine lettuce, washed and dried
- 1/2 cup good mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup Parmesan, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups of Homemade Croutons
Preparation
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1To make the Caesar dressing, put mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon, anchovy paste, garlic, parmesan, and black pepper in a food processor, and pulse until a smooth, well-blended sauce is formed.
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2With the romaine leaves, you can tear them into bite-sized pieces, chop them up, or leave them whole, depending on your preference.
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3Toss the romaine in the dressing or drizzle some over a plate of lettuce. Top with Homemade Croutons.
Additional Info
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