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Classic Caesar Salad Recipe with Homemade Dressing & Croutons

Caesar Salad—it’s practically a staple of American cuisine and one of the most versatile dishes you could ever imagine. From casual side dish to a hearty meal foundation, to an exquisite accompaniment to gourmet dishes, the Caesar salad can do it all!

But now it’s time to take matters into your own hands with this recipe for a classic Caesar salad with homemade dressing and homemade croutons. It all starts with the Taylor Farms Hearts of Romaine lettuce package. It’s pre-washed and pre-chopped so you can dive right into whipping up the dressing and croutons. After trying this easy, tantalizing dish, you’ll never want takeout again.

  • Total TIME:
  • 10 minutes
  • SERVINGS:
  • 3-4

Ingredients

For the Caesar Dressing:

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 anchovy filets, minced (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

For the salad:

Directions

For the Caesar Dressing:

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and minced anchovies (if using) until smooth.
  2. Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously until the dressing is well combined and emulsified. Set aside.

For the Salad:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  2. Place the Hearts of Romaine in a bowl and set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, toss the cubed bread with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  4. Spread the seasoned bread cubes on a baking sheet in a single layer.
  5. Bake the croutons in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Make sure to toss them halfway through baking to ensure even browning.
  6. Once the croutons are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.
  7. Add the cooled croutons to the bowl of romaine lettuce

Caesar Salad Reigns Supreme

Now that you’ve made your own Caesar salad (brava!), you’re ready to venture out into the wild to test your newfound wisdom. Apply it to these creative Caesar salad recipes, and just swap out the Caesar salad kit for your own creation.

  • Air Fried Gnocchi and Bacon Caesar Salad: You know what your Caesar salad needs? Good old-fashioned crunch! Some air-fried gnocchi will do the trick, and you only need 15 minutes, some gnocchi, bacon, and an air fryer.
  • Caesar BLT Wrap: Go portable with a handheld treat with this recipe for Caesar BLT Wraps. It features one of God’s greatest creations (bacon) and your homemade Caesar salad for a quick meal that can go wherever you take it.
  • Caesar Chicken Pita Wrap With Cucumbers: Your homemade Caesar salad gets an elegant transformation with this recipe for a Caesar Salad Chicken Wrap that incorporates cucumbers for that summery, fresh, light appeal.
  • Caesar Naan Flatbread: Ditch the giant bowl or plate and get creative with this recipe for your homemade Caesar salad on naan flatbread. The best part? You’ll be roasting your flatbread after brushing it with your homemade Caesar dressing.
  • Lemon Herb Shrimp Caesar Salad with Grilled Garlic Bread: Take your homemade Caesar salad out for a ritzy romp with this elegant recipe with shrimp sauteed in fresh herbs and lemon.
  • Mexican Style Caesar with Black Beans: Yep, your homemade Caesar salad is just as comfortable south of the border. Turn it into a fiesta when you top it with black beans, tomatoes, Monterey Jack croutons, pepitas, and Mexican Caesar dressing

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