Caesar Salad with Herbed Croutons Recipe

Name: Caesar Salad with Herbed Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces); 8 anchovy fillets; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3 garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 3/4 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary; 3 3/4-inch-thick country bread slices, crusts cut off, bread cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 4 cups total); ½ cups coarsely torn hearts of romaine (about 9 ounces); 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; Cracked black pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces)
8 anchovy fillets
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
3 3/4-inch-thick country bread slices, crusts cut off, bread cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 4 cups total)
½ cups coarsely torn hearts of romaine (about 9 ounces)
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Cracked black pepper

1
Combine 1/2 cup Parmesan, anchovies, lemon juice, 3 garlic cloves, and mustard in processor; blend well.
2
With processor running, slowly add olive oil.
3
Season with salt and pepper.
4
Preheat oven to 325F.
5
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat.
6
Add garlic, thyme and rosemary; saut until fragrant, about 1 minute.
7
Remove from heat.
8
Add bread cubes to skillet with garlic-herb oil and toss to coat.
9
Spread out bread cubes on rimmed baking sheet.
10
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
11
Bake just until croutons are golden, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
12
Place romaine in large bowl.
13
Add 2/3 cup dressing and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese and toss to coat.
14
Add croutons and toss well.
15
Serve, passing remaining dressing, Parmesan cheese and cracked black pepper separately.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces), 8 anchovy fillets, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 3 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Caesar Salad with Herbed Croutons 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Caesar Salad with Herbed Croutons

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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