Caesar Salad Homemade Dressing (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Salad
01 -
4 cups hearty day-old bread, torn into 3/4-inch pieces
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2 Tbsp olive oil
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2 large Romaine hearts (or 1 head Romaine lettuce), chopped
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1/4 cup finely shredded parmesan
→ Dressing
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3/4 cup mayonnaise
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1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
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1 tsp dijon mustard
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
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4 anchovies packed in oil, drained, minced then mashed
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1/4 cup finely grated parmesan
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2 garlic cloves, minced (2 tsp)
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange bread pieces close together on an 18x13-inch rimmed baking sheet, drizzle evenly with olive oil, then toss to coat.
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Spread bread pieces across the baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and crisp, about 15-20 minutes, tossing once halfway through.
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, anchovies, garlic, 1/4 cup parmesan, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Use a pinch of salt and approximately 1/2 tsp of pepper.
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Place chopped Romaine lettuce in a large bowl, add the prepared dressing, and toss to evenly coat. Add the croutons and the remaining parmesan, then toss gently to combine.
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Serve the Caesar Salad immediately.
# Notes:
01 -
Use hearty bread for the croutons to ensure they retain their crispness after being tossed in the dressing.