Smoky Caesar Salad with Chile Croutons Recipe

Name: Smoky Caesar Salad with Chile Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups sweet curly Romaine leaves, washed, dried and torn into large pieces; 1/2 cup Smoky Caesar Dressing (recipe below); Spicy croutons (recipe below); 1/4 cup Queso Anejo cheese; 8 anchovy fillets; 8 slices French or Italian bread, cut into 3/4 inch cubes; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 teaspoons Too Hot Tamales chile powder (refer to recipe); Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 to 2 canned Chipotles; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; Few drops hot sauce; Juice of one lemon; 1 teaspoon capers; 10 anchovy fillets; 8 garlic cloves, cooked slowly in olive oil until soft; 11/2 cups olive oil; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Servings: persons

4 cups sweet curly Romaine leaves, washed, dried and torn into large pieces
1/2 cup Smoky Caesar Dressing (recipe below)
Spicy croutons (recipe below)
1/4 cup Queso Anejo cheese
8 anchovy fillets
8 slices French or Italian bread, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons Too Hot Tamales chile powder (refer to recipe)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 to 2 canned Chipotles
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Few drops hot sauce
Juice of one lemon
1 teaspoon capers
10 anchovy fillets
8 garlic cloves, cooked slowly in olive oil until soft
11/2 cups olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

1
Place the Romaine leaves in a large bowl.
2
Add the croutons and Queso Anejo, then drizzle with dressing.
3
Toss lightly to combine.
4
Serve on salad plates topped with anchovies.
5
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
6
Place the bread cubes in a bowl and toss with the olive oil until well coated.
7
Sprinkle in chile powder, salt and pepper and toss again.
8
Place on a baking sheet and bake until lightly browned, about 7 minutes.
9
Place all the ingredients, except the olive oil and vinegar, in a blender or food processor.
10
Process until coarsely blended.
11
Transfer to a medium bowl.
12
Slowly whisk in the oil, then the vinegar.
13
Add a little water if the dressing is too thick.

4877

kcal

Calories

550

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups sweet curly Romaine leaves, washed, dried and torn into large pieces, 1/2 cup Smoky Caesar Dressing (recipe below), Spicy croutons (recipe below), 1/4 cup Queso Anejo cheese, and more.

Yes, Smoky Caesar Salad with Chile Croutons 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!

Smoky Caesar Salad with Chile Croutons

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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