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The Best Homemade Caesar Salad — Restaurant Flavor in 15 Minutes

The Best Homemade Caesar Salad — Restaurant Flavor in 15 Minutes
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Serves
6
Calories
208 kcal
Carbs
15.00 g

Ingredients

  • 3 cupstorn bread cubes ((about half of a small loaf))
  • 2-3 tablespoonsolive oil
  • a heavy pinchsalt
  • ¼ cupmayonnaise
  • 1 clovegarlic ((minced))
  • 1 tablespoonfresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoonanchovy paste
  • 1 teaspoonWorcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoonDijon mustard
  • ½ teaspooncoarse salt
  • ½ teaspoonground black pepper
  • 1 headromaine lettuce ((washed and torn or chopped into bite-sized pieces))
  • ⅓ cupParmesan cheese ((grated, shaved or shredded))
  • —Croutons

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F.

  2. 2

    Drizzle bread cubes with enough olive oil so they are all very lightly coated. Toss and add salt.

  3. 3

    Spread out onto a sheet pan and bake until edges turn brown, 7-10 minutes. Keep a close eye on them so they don't burn, stir and toss them as needed.

  4. 4

    Set aside while you prepare the rest of the salad. Can be made several days in advance and stored in an airtight container.

  5. 5

    Whisk together all ingredients.

  6. 6

    Store in the fridge until ready to use. Can be made at least 1 week in advance.

  7. 7

    In a large bowl, toss the lettuce with enough dressing to lightly coat the leaves (or to your preference). You may not need all of the dressing.

  8. 8

    Add half of the croutons and Parmesan cheese and toss again.

  9. 9

    Top with remaining croutons and cheese and serve immediately.