November 8th, 2024
Recipes
Classic Caesar Salad
Valentina P
- Difficulty
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- Time 25"
A Classic Caesar Salad recipe loaded with homemade croutons crumbles, crunchy romaine, and creamy caesar salad dressing. Vegan option below.
How To MakeDiet Type: Classic
Shopping List
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For the Salad
- 1 small head romaine, chopped (about 6 ounces)
- 33333333/100000000 cup shaved parmesan cheese (about .75 ounces, Note 1)
- caesar dressing, to taste (store-bought or vegan homemade)
- sliced cooked chicken or avocado (optional)
- lime juice (optional) For the Croutons
- 3 slices crusty bread (or 1 cup(s) of walnuts)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- garlic powder, to taste
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Step 2: Chop or tear the bread into bite-sized pieces. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until firm and lightly golden.
- Step 3: Place the croutons in a food processor and pulse a few time until lightly broken down into a combination of larger and smaller pieces. No processor? Chop with a knife.
- Step 4: Spread the croutons back on the baking sheet and toss with the olive oil or melted butter. Sprinkle with a little garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for another 5 to 7 minutes.
- Serve: Toss the romaine with an optional light squeeze of lime juice (it adds some zing), the parmesan cheese, and some caesar dressing. Top with the warm crouton crumbles. Enjoy.
Recipe Notes
Note 1: To make this salad dairy-free, use a plant-based parmesan cheese or omit it entirely and add a sprinkle of nutritional yeast. Note 2: This salad is epic topped with a warm burger patty smothered in Balsamic Caramelized Onions.
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Classic Caesar Salad
PT25M 1 small head romaine, chopped (about 6 ounces) 33333333/100000000 cup shaved parmesan cheese (about .75 ounces, Note 1) caesar dressing, to taste (store-bought or vegan homemade) sliced cooked chicken or avocado (optional) lime juice (optional) 3 slices crusty bread (or 1 cup(s) of walnuts) 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter garlic powder, to taste salt and pepper, to taste Gluten Free Paleo Vegan Low-Carb 3 Servings
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