Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons and Balsamic Dr

Name: Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons and Balsamic Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil, divided; 3 large garlic cloves, crushed, divided; 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt; 1 15-ounce loaf country-style white bread, crust removed, cut into cubes; 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 anchovy fillets; 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 very large head of romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces

Servings: persons

1/2 cup olive oil, divided
3 large garlic cloves, crushed, divided
1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1 15-ounce loaf country-style white bread, crust removed, cut into cubes
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 anchovy fillets
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 very large head of romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Whisk 1/4 cup oil, 2 garlic cloves, and coarse salt in large bowl to blend.
3
Add bread cubes and toss to coat.
4
Transfer croutons to baking sheet.
5
Bake croutons until golden brown, about 12 minutes.
6
Cool completely.
7
(Can be made 1 day ahead.
8
Store airtight at room temperature.)
9
Combine cheese, mayonnaise, anchovies, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, remaining 1/4 cup oil, and 1 garlic clove in blender; puree until smooth.
10
Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
11
Place lettuce and croutons in large bowl.
12
Toss with enough dressing to coat.
13
Serve with any remaining dressing.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup olive oil, divided, 3 large garlic cloves, crushed, divided, 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt, 1 15-ounce loaf country-style white bread, crust removed, cut into cubes, and more.

Yes, Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons and Balsamic Dressing 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 Homemade Croutons and Balsamic Dressing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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