Caesar Salad (Insalata Cesare) Recipe

Name: Caesar Salad (Insalata Cesare)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR CROUTONS:; 1 c cubed Italian or French bread, 3/4 in cubed; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium garlic clove, peeled; 1 tbsp grated Parmigiano Reggiano; FOR SALAD INGREDIENTS:; 2 heads fresh romaine lettuce; 1/3 c extra virgin olive oil; Kosher Salt; 2 medium garlic cloves, peeled; 5 anchovy filets, chopped fine; 1 tbsp small capers; 1/4 tsp dry mustard; 1 egg, seperated; Juice of 1/2 lemon; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; Dash of Worcestershire Sauce; Dash of Tabasco; 3 tbsp grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese; Fresh Black Pepper

Servings: persons

FOR CROUTONS:
1 c cubed Italian or French bread, 3/4 in cubed
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 medium garlic clove, peeled
1 tbsp grated Parmigiano Reggiano
FOR SALAD INGREDIENTS:
2 heads fresh romaine lettuce
1/3 c extra virgin olive oil
Kosher Salt
2 medium garlic cloves, peeled
5 anchovy filets, chopped fine
1 tbsp small capers
1/4 tsp dry mustard
1 egg, seperated
Juice of 1/2 lemon
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
Dash of Worcestershire Sauce
Dash of Tabasco
3 tbsp grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
Fresh Black Pepper

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FOR CROUTONS:
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1) Crush garlic and saute with 2 tbsp olive oil over moderate heat.
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2) When brown, discard garlic and add bread crumbs and cook until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towel and season with salt and tbsp Parmigiano.
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FOR SALAD:
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1) Remove leaves to reach heart and dry well and cool in preparation for toss.
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2) Sprinkle 1/2 tsp salt and olive oil in bowl and rub with garlic before mashing into paste.
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3)Add anchovies and capers and mash. Then add mustard and yoke with a little bit of the egg white, mixing into paste.
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4) Add remaining olive oil, a little at a time to develop creamy base.
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5) Add lemon juice, vinegar, Worcestershire, Tabasco, and 1 tbsp Parmigiano. Mix well.
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6) Tear lettuce into bite sized pieces and toss with dressing. Grind fresh black pepper and toss again. Add croutons and one final toss.

480

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR CROUTONS:, 1 c cubed Italian or French bread, 3/4 in cubed, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 medium garlic clove, peeled, and more.

Yes, Caesar Salad (Insalata Cesare) falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Caesar Salad (Insalata Cesare)

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