Classic Caesar Salad Recipe

Name: Classic Caesar Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Drinks & Smoothies
Ingredients: 1/2 pound baguette, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Salt; 1 large egg yolk; 4 oil-packed anchovy fillets, drained; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 1/2 pounds romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces)

Servings: persons

1/2 pound baguette, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt
1 large egg yolk
4 oil-packed anchovy fillets, drained
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 pounds romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces)

1
Preheat the oven to 375.
2
On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the bread cubes with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil; spread in an even layer and season lightly with salt.
3
Bake the baguette cubes for about 15 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.
4
Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the egg yolk, anchovy fillets, garlic, vinegar, lemon juice and cayenne and puree.
5
With the machine on, slowly add the remaining 1/2 cup of olive oil and blend until incorporated.
6
Season with salt.
7
In a large bowl, toss the romaine with the croutons, dressing and cheese, and serve.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound baguette, cut into 1-inch cubes, 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, Salt, 1 large egg yolk, and more.

Yes, Classic Caesar Salad falls under the Drinks & Smoothies 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.

Classic Caesar Salad

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