Simple Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, homemade croutons, a quick creamy dressing, and fresh parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 Romaine Hearts
- Fresh Parmesan cheese shavings Use your vegetable peeler to peel the shavings directly from the wedge
- 1 Baguette, cut into 1-inch cubes Or whatever bread you prefer
- 2-3 cloves Garlic, sliced
- ¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup Prepared Caesar dressing Or as much as you like
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
Make the croutons
- Cut your bread into ¾- to 1-inch cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, add ¼ cup olive oil and your sliced garlic. Let the garlic gently sizzle until just golden. Remove and discard the garlic slices—they’ve done their job.
- Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan and melt into the garlic-infused oil.
- Pour the mixture over the bread cubes and toss to coat evenly. Season with salt, pepper, and herbs like oregano or parsley if you like.
- Spread the cubes out on a sheet pan and bake at 400°F for about 10 minutes, or until golden and slightly firm. For extra crispy croutons, bake a few minutes longer.
Prep the lettuce
- Trim the ends off your Romaine hearts.
- Slice each heart lengthwise into quarters, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Store the lettuce in a lidded bowl or zip-top bag in the fridge. This makes it easy to grab and toss together whenever you’re ready to eat.
Assemble Your Easy Caesar Salad
- Add your prepped lettuce to a large mixing bowl.
- Pour in your Shortcut Caesar Dressing (as much or as little as you like).
- Toss well to coat—if your bowl has a lid, just give it a good shake.
- Add your homemade croutons and top with shaved Parmesan.
Notes
Shortcut Caesar Dressing Recipe
Tip: Use a vegetable peeler to make big curls of cheese straight from the wedge. It looks great and adds a pop of flavor.
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