A vibrant Caesar with creamy dressing, crunchy sourdough croutons, and fresh romaine, perfect for a quick, flavorful meal.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Sourdough Croutons
01 - 3 cups day-old sourdough bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 large garlic clove, minced
04 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Caesar Dressing
06 - 1 large egg yolk, or 2 tablespoons mayonnaise for egg-free option
07 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
08 - 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
09 - 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
10 - 2 anchovy fillets, minced, optional
11 - 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
12 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
13 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
14 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Salad
15 - 2 large heads romaine lettuce, chopped
16 - 1/3 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
17 - Freshly ground black pepper
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper if desired.
02 - In a large bowl, toss sourdough cubes with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread on baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp. Transfer to a plate to cool.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolk, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, anchovies if using, and minced garlic until combined.
04 - Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking continuously to create an emulsified dressing. Stir in grated Parmesan and season with salt and pepper to taste.
05 - In a large salad bowl, toss chopped romaine with half the dressing. Add additional dressing to preference, then top with shaved Parmesan and cooled sourdough croutons.
06 - Grind fresh black pepper over the salad and serve immediately.
