Safe Caesar Salad Recipe

Name: Safe Caesar Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large cloves garlic, crushed; 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3 thick slices stale white bread; 2 medium-size heads romaine lettuce; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons commercial mayonnaise or liquid egg product (see note) (optional); 6 flat anchovies, drained and cut in small pieces (optional); 1/2 cup freshly grated imported Italian Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1
Early in the day, mix garlic and oil together and set aside, covered, at room temperature.
2
Garlic and oil should be allowed to marinate at least 8 hours and can be left to marinate up to 4 days.
3
Preheat oven (or toaster oven) to 300 degrees.
4
Remove crusts from bread and cut bread into 3/4-inch cubes.
5
Remove garlic from oil, toss bread cubes with 4 tablespoons of the oil, spread them on a baking sheet and allow them to toast about 20 minutes until they are golden brown, turning them so that they toast evenly.
6
Remove from oven and allow to cool briefly.
7
Remove heavy outer leaves and cores of the heads of lettuce.
8
Tear remaining leaves in 2-inch pieces.
9
Place them in a salad bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper.
10
Toss with the remaining garlic-flavored oil.
11
Mix Worcestershire sauce with lemon juice and, if using, the mayonnaise or egg substitute.
12
Pour over the lettuce, and toss.
13
Add croutons and, if using, the anchovies.
14
Toss again.
15
Sprinkle with grated cheese and serve.

629

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large cloves garlic, crushed, 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 3 thick slices stale white bread, 2 medium-size heads romaine lettuce, and more.

Yes, Safe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Safe Caesar Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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