Classic Caesar Salad Recipe with Garlic Croutons
Ingredients
- 2 cos lettuce hearts
- 2 slices of day-old bread
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup of olive oil
- Juice from 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 anchovy fillets, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Step 2: Cut the bread into cubes to make croutons. In a bowl, mix half of the olive oil with one crushed garlic clove. Toss the bread cubes in this mixture until they are well coated. Spread them out on a baking sheet.
Step 3: Bake the bread cubes in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until they are crunchy and golden brown. Once done, remove them from the oven and let them cool.
Step 4: Prepare the salad dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, remaining olive oil, the other crushed garlic clove, the chopped anchovies, and half of the Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 5: Toss the cos lettuce hearts in the dressing until they are well coated. Add the cooled croutons and sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese on top.
Step 6: Serve the salad immediately, while the croutons are still crunchy.
Equipment and Tools
- Baking sheet
- Oven
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
Preparation
Before starting to cook the salad, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment ready. Ensure that the lettuce is washed and dried before cutting it.
Cooking Process
Begin with cooking the croutons, which may take about 15 minutes to bake in a preheated oven. While the croutons are in the oven, prepare the salad dressing by whisking together the other ingredients. After the croutons have cooled, toss the lettuce in the dressing, add croutons, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.
Tips and Tricks
To enhance the flavor, leave the crushed garlic in the oil for 15 minutes before adding to the bread for croutons.
Use fresh, quality ingredients for the best results.
Add grilled chicken for a more robust meal.
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 21g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 7g
