Caesar Salad, Dressing and Croutons

@chefcraig
@chefcraig @chefcraigswoodcrafts
Falls Church

This recipe has evolved over 20 years ..one of my favorites.

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Ingredients

4-5 servings
  1. 1 clovegarlic -- chopped
  2. 1each egg -(*see note at bottom)
  3. 1 ounceparmesan cheese -- grated
  4. 2 teaspoonsbalsamic vinegar
  5. 1 teaspoonmalt or red wine vinegar
  6. 1 tablespoonlemon juice
  7. 1 teaspoonDijon mustard
  8. 1 teaspoonanchovy paste
  9. 1/4-1/2 teaspoonsalt
  10. 1/4 teaspoonpepper
  11. 8 fluid ouncesolive oil
  12. 6 ouncesbread- diced 1 inch
  13. 2 ouncesbutter melted
  14. 1/2 teaspoonoregano
  15. 1/4 teaspoonthyme
  16. 1/4 teaspoongarlic -powder or granulated
  17. 1/4 teaspoonsalt
  18. 1/4 teaspoonpaprika
  19. 1 headRomaine lettuce -Washed, dried and diced in 1 inch dice
  20. 1/2 cupParmesan cheese shaved or grated
  21. 6-8 ouncesCaesar dressing- add just enough to coat
  22. 2 cupscroutons

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Caesar dressing

  2. 2

    Combine the garlic, egg, cheese, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, anchovies, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor and process for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    With the machine running, slowly, begin adding the oil to form an emulsion.about 1 minute slowly pouring

  4. 4

    Continue until all of the oil is incorporated. Then let it run for 1 more minute

  5. 5

    Toasted Croutons

  6. 6

    Dice up french bread into 1 inch pieces and toss with melted butter and seasonings for a minute of mixing so they are fully coated.

  7. 7

    Place on a sheet pan and place in the oven at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until they are Golden Brown and Delicious.

  8. 8

    Finished Caesar Salad

  9. 9

    To make salad mix just before service the lettuce,cheese,croutons and dressing add just enough to coat. Remember you can always add more dressing you can not take it away. Romaine varies in size so you will not use all of the dressing in one salad. Garnish with cheese on top:)

  10. 10

    -The Caesar dressing contains raw eggs. FYI, consumption of raw eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.

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