Shortcut Caesar Salad Recipe

Name: Shortcut Caesar Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: The Croutons; 16 slices baguette, about 1/3-inch thick; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; The Salad; 1/4 cup prepared mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons fish sauce; 1 small garlic clove, minced to a paste; fresh ground pepper; 1 lb well-chilled romaine lettuce hearts, torn into bite-size pieces; 3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

The Croutons
16 slices baguette, about 1/3-inch thick
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
The Salad
1/4 cup prepared mayonnaise
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 small garlic clove, minced to a paste
fresh ground pepper
1 lb well-chilled romaine lettuce hearts, torn into bite-size pieces
3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese

1
To prepare the croutons, preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2
Brush the baguette slices with olive oil on both sides, then cut each slice in half to make half-rounds. Place on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
3
Put the mayonnaise in a small bowl and slowly whisk in the olive oil, lemon juice, fish sauce and garlic.
4
Add several grinds of pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
5
Toss the romaine with enough of the dressing to coat the leaves nicely.
6
Add the Parmesan and croutons and toss again.
7
Serve immediately on chilled plates.

290

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: The Croutons, 16 slices baguette, about 1/3-inch thick, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, The Salad, and more.

Yes, Shortcut 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.

Shortcut Caesar Salad

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