Best 5 Crazy Caesars Salad Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, there exists a dish that captivates taste buds with its vibrant flavors and innovative ingredients. "Crazy Caesars Salad" stands as a testament to the boundless creativity of the culinary world, inviting food enthusiasts to embark on a delectable journey. This extraordinary salad reimagines the classic Caesar salad with a symphony of unexpected ingredients and bold flavors, promising an unforgettable dining experience. As you embark on this culinary adventure, be prepared to tantalize your senses with a medley of textures, aromas, and tastes that will leave you craving more. Discover the secrets behind crafting the perfect Crazy Caesars Salad, from selecting the freshest ingredients to mastering the art of creating a creamy, tangy dressing. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook seeking new culinary frontiers, this guide will equip you with the knowledge and inspiration to create a dish that will astound your friends and family.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CAESAR SALAD I



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A 'worth-the-effort' salad!! Always a winner, if you love Caesar Salad! The secret is the dressing and the croutons.

Provided by Cathy Hofmann

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 head romaine lettuce
¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon salt
¼ tablespoon ground mustard
1 clove crushed garlic
1 egg
1 lemon, juiced
freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 ½ cups garlic croutons
1 (2 ounce) can anchovy filets

Steps:

  • Clean lettuce thoroughly and wrap in paper towels to absorb moisture. Refrigerate until crisp, at least 1 hour or more.
  • In a bowl or jar combine oil, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, mustard, garlic and lemon juice. Whisk until well blended.
  • Coddle egg by heating 3 cups of water to boiling. Drop in egg (still in shell) and let stand for 1 minute. Remove egg from water and let cool. Once cooled crack open and whisk egg into dressing. Whisk until thoroughly blended.
  • Mash desired amount of anchovies and whisk them into the dressing. If desired set aside a few for garnish.
  • To assemble, place torn lettuce leaves in a large bowl. Pour dressing over the top and toss lightly. Add the grated cheese, garlic croutons and freshly ground pepper, toss. Serve immediately!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 48.4 mg, Fat 44.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 991.7 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

CAESAR SALAD



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups loosely torn country bread (about 3/4-inch pieces)
Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper
1/4 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
2 tablespoons finely minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
2 tablespoons roasted garlic
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
6 white anchovies
1 egg yolk
1 1/4 cups canola oil
30 large leaves from the hearts of romaine lettuce, left whole
Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper
Small block Pecorino Romano cheese
18 white anchovies, optional

Steps:

  • For the croutons: Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in saute or frying pan. Once it is hot but not smoking, add the bread pieces and stir until the bread has been evenly toasted and is golden brown. Season with salt and pepper. Place the croutons in a bowl with a lining of paper towel to drain the oil. Immediately toss the cheese into the croutons, followed by the parsley. Store at room temperature.
  • For the dressing: Combine the cheese, roasted garlic, vinegar, mustard, anchovies and egg yolk in a food processor. Blend until a smooth paste has been formed. If necessary, add 2 tablespoons water to ensure it is a smooth paste, and not clumpy. With the machine running, emulsify the oil into the paste in a steady stream. Add more water or vinegar as necessary, depending on how loose or acidic you prefer the dressing.
  • To finish the salad: Place the lettuce leaves onto a serving platter and drizzle the dressing on top. Season with salt and pepper. Using a peeler, shave large pieces of the Pecorino cheese over the lettuces, followed by the croutons and anchovies if using.

THE BEST CAESAR SALAD



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It should not come as a surprise that the best Caesar salad is also the most traditional version. That means it's time to bring out the anchovies and eggs -- and don't skimp on quality Parmesan cheese. We've even included garlicky homemade croutons to balance the tangy dressing.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, crushed
Kosher salt
3 cups rustic bread (about 3 ounces), torn into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
Freshly ground black pepper
2 anchovies packed in oil
1 clove garlic
1 egg yolk, at room temperature
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, at room temperature
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
5 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 romaine hearts, chopped (see Cook's Note)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • For the croutons: Put the olive oil and butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. When the butter is completely melted add the garlic and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Carefully swirl the pan to combine. Set aside for 10 minutes to allow the garlic to infuse the oil mixture.
  • Put the bread pieces on a baking sheet. Evenly pour the garlic mixture over the bread and toss to coat. Spread the bread in a single layer and bake until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir the bread halfway through cooking to ensure even browning. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with black pepper and Parmesan. Set aside to cool.
  • For the salad: Soak the anchovies in a small bowl of water for 5 minutes. Rinse with cold water, drain and pat dry. Finely chop the anchovies and garlic, then use the side of your knife to mash them to a paste.
  • Add the anchovy paste, egg yolk, Dijon mustard and lemon juice to a large bowl and whisk to combine. While whisking, slowly drizzle in the olive oil in a steady stream until emulsified. Stir in 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan. If needed, add water, 1 teaspoon at a time to thin the dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the lettuce and croutons to a large bowl and gently toss with the dressing until coated. Top with grated Parmesan and serve immediately.

CRAZY AWESOME CAESAR SALAD



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This is my recipe for ceasar salad, and I am sure you will love it. I make it all the time, once you know how, its so easy if your having company over or whatever, and who wants to buy those store brands anymore. I know you'll be happy! Sometimes I substitute Romaine for Butter Lettuce, thats fantastic.

Provided by Kates cooking

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 16m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 romaine lettuce
1 egg (whisked)
3 -4 tablespoons Hellmann's mayonnaise
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
3 garlic cloves (minced)
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
4 bacon, slices (cooked)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
pepper
5 dashes Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • mix all together, including bacon, and set in the fridge for atleast 30 minutes to let the flavours combine.
  • Cut and clean salad, and mix all. Serve with croutons. You can then shred more parmesan cheese on top if you like.
  • To make croutons cut up a baguette of your choice into cubes, drizzle with olive oil, oregano, basil. salt and pepper and put in oven at 375 for about 6-8 minutes depending on your oven. Bon Apettit!

CAESAR SALAD (THE ORIGINAL)



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This is from Margaret Fultons revised 1968 cookbook (a Christmas present from the DD - my original is rather dog eared and stained) in which she states "This is the authentic recipe made for me by the Cardini family in Mexico, the creataors of the caesar salad. Particular care was taken to lay the tender, elongated cos leaves all in the one direction." Times are estimated.

Provided by ImPat

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cos lettuce
1 small baguette (to make croutons)
2 anchovy fillets
1 garlic clove (minced or put through a garlic press to crush)
15 g butter
1 lemon (juice of)
1/3 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (Lea & Perrins recommonded)
salt (to taste)
pepper (freshly ground to taste)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese (grated or shaved)
1 coddled egg (see below)

Steps:

  • Remove tough outer leaves of the lettuce.
  • Wash the tender leaves, sprin dry (or dry in a large clean tea towel) and place in a plastic bag and put in the refrigerator to crisp.
  • To make croutons -.
  • Preheat oven to 180°C.
  • Cut baguette into thick slices.
  • Mash the anchovy fillets and garlic with the butter and spread over the bread slices.
  • Place on a baking tray and bake until pale and gold and crisp.
  • For the Dressing -.
  • With the exception of the egg mix/whisk or put in a jar, seal and shake, all the ingredients together to make the dressing.
  • Coddled egg -.
  • Lower the egg into a small saucepan of simmering water and simmer for 1 minute, lift out with a slotted spoon.
  • Arrange the crisp lettuce leaves in a bowl.
  • Add the croutons and break in the coddled egg and add the dressing and turn the salad gently, until the dressing coats the lettuce leaves evenly.
  • Serve as soon as possible after dressing (better immediately) - keeps o'kay but not the best. (haven't done myself but from family members that have).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.2, Fat 24.8, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 61.5, Sodium 300.9, Carbohydrate 11.9, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 2.7, Protein 7.7

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: This is especially important for the romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, and croutons. Fresh ingredients will give your salad the best flavor and texture.
  • Make your own Caesar dressing: It's easy to make and much tastier than store-bought dressing. Plus, you can control the ingredients and make it to your liking.
  • Don't overdress the salad: A little bit of dressing goes a long way. Too much dressing will weigh down the salad and make it soggy.
  • Add some crunch: Croutons, bacon, or roasted nuts add a nice crunchy texture to the salad. You can also add some fresh vegetables, such as cherry tomatoes or cucumber, for a bit of sweetness and crunch.
  • Serve the salad immediately: Caesar salad is best served immediately after it's made. The longer it sits, the more the dressing will wilt the lettuce.

Conclusion:

If you're looking for a classic and delicious salad, Caesar salad is a great option. It's easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. With its creamy dressing, crunchy croutons, and salty Parmesan cheese, Caesar salad is a timeless classic that will never go out of style.

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