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Caesar Salad

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 10 ounce baguette broken or cut into bite size pieces
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves finely minced
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 head romaine lettuce chopped
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F, and line a large baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Add the bread pieces to a large bowl then toss in the olive oil followed by the garlic.
    10 ounce baguette, ¼ cup olive oil, 2 garlic cloves
  • Spread the bread out onto the prepared baking pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes, tossing them half way through, or until the bread is nice and toasted.
  • While the croutons are baking, in a large bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, anchovy paste, salt and pepper together.
    3 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon anchovy paste, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Stir in the parmesan cheese then gently toss in the Romaine lettuce. 
    ½ cup parmesan cheese, 1 head romaine lettuce
  • Serve with the croutons and additional parmesan cheese. See post for storage options.

Notes

*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 2 cups of Caesar Salad. Actual calories will vary.
 
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
 
*We love to make a double batch of Caesar dressing so there's plenty in case someone wants an extra serving.
Nutrition Facts
Caesar Salad
Serving Size
 
2 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
488
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
28
g
43
%
Saturated Fat
 
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
 
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
8
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
13
g
Cholesterol
 
17
mg
6
%
Sodium
 
1115
mg
48
%
Potassium
 
910
mg
26
%
Carbohydrates
 
47
g
16
%
Fiber
 
8
g
33
%
Sugar
 
7
g
8
%
Protein
 
15
g
30
%
Vitamin A
 
27381
IU
548
%
Vitamin C
 
14
mg
17
%
Calcium
 
298
mg
30
%
Iron
 
6
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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