Creole Caesar Salad Recipe

Name: Creole Caesar Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Creole Croutons; 2 cups of 3/4-inch cubed dried French or Italian white bread, crusts removed; 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon Angel Dust Cajun Seasoning (see below); Creole Anchovy Dressing; 1 anchovy fillet; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 large egg; 2/3 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese; 2 teaspoons Creole mustard; 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice; 1 teaspoon water; 1/8 teaspoon Angel Dust Cajun Seasoning (see below); 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 pound romaine lettuce, washed and cut into bite-sized pieces; Grated Parmesan cheese; Angel Dust Cajun Seasoning; 3 tablespoons Hungarian paprika; 1 1/2 tablespoons Spanish paprika; 5 teaspoons salt; 1 1/4 teaspoons dried thyme leaves; 1 1/4 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground white pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

Creole Croutons
2 cups of 3/4-inch cubed dried French or Italian white bread, crusts removed
1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Angel Dust Cajun Seasoning (see below)
Creole Anchovy Dressing
1 anchovy fillet
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 large egg
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons Creole mustard
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 teaspoon water
1/8 teaspoon Angel Dust Cajun Seasoning (see below)
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 pound romaine lettuce, washed and cut into bite-sized pieces
Grated Parmesan cheese
Angel Dust Cajun Seasoning
3 tablespoons Hungarian paprika
1 1/2 tablespoons Spanish paprika
5 teaspoons salt
1 1/4 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
1 1/4 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon onion powder

1
To prepare croutons, heat the oil in a large nonstick saute pan over medium-high heat for 1 minute.
2
Add the bread cubes, stirring and tossing in the pan to evenly coat the bread with the oil.
3
Sprinkle in the Cajun seasoning while stirring continuously.
4
Toast for 5 minutes, until golden brown.
5
Reserve for garnishing the salad.
6
To make the dressing, place the anchovy and garlic into a food processor, cover, and pulse on and off several times.
7
Add the egg, and, with the motor running, slowly add the vegetable and olive oils.
8
Add the cheese, mustard, lemon and lime juices, water, Cajun seasoning, pepper, and salt; process briefly until ingredients are incorporated.
9
Refrigerate until ready to use.
10
In a large bowl, toss romaine with the dressing, allowing approximately 3 tablespoons of the dressing per serving.
11
Serve on chilled salad plates; top with croutons and additional Parmesan cheese.
12
Serve immediately.
13
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl until thoroughly mixed.
14
Store in an airtight container.
15
The spice mix keeps its best flavor for about two months.

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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 32 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Creole Croutons, 2 cups of 3/4-inch cubed dried French or Italian white bread, crusts removed, 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon Angel Dust Cajun Seasoning (see below), and more.

Yes, Creole Caesar Salad 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.

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Creole Caesar Salad

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