CAESAR SALAD WITH CRUNCHY CROUTONS

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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 loaf crusty Italian bread
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 anchovy fillets
1 clove garlic, smashed
2 lemons, juiced
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Freshly ground black pepper
Salt
2 heads romaine lettuce
Freshly grated Parmesan, for garnish

Steps:

  • Make the croutons:
  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Hand-tear the bread into small pieces and put them into a bowl. Add the olive oil, Parmesan, and thyme leaves; season with salt and pepper. Mix this well to combine all the flavors. Spread the cubes out onto a baking sheet and bake until they are golden brown, about 15 minutes. Let them cool before tossing them onto the salad.
  • Make the dressing: Put the anchovies, garlic, lemon juice, and water into a blender and process for 30 seconds until the mixture is smooth. With the blender running, pour the olive oil in slowly for the dressing to emulsify. Stir in the Parmesan and a couple of grinds of black pepper. Season, to taste, with salt and set aside. (Refrigerate the dressing if you will not be using it right away.)
  • Assemble the salad: Tear the lettuce into a large bowl. Add enough dressing to coat the salad to your liking. Add the croutons and some extra Parmesan and toss the salad well. Serve immediately.

S Prio
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Waleed awan
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's made with just a few fresh ingredients.


Ashurah Rylands
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This salad is so good, I could eat it every day.


Anotidaishe Biton
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I've also made this salad with different types of dressing. I like to use a Caesar dressing with a bit of anchovy paste added for extra flavor.


Alamin Muhammad
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I like to add some chopped bacon to this salad for a little extra flavor.


Shakhawat sarker
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This salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Sheikh Azad
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I've made this salad for potlucks and picnics and it's always a hit. It's a great make-ahead salad because it holds up well in the refrigerator.


Anjam Hussain
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover bread. I always have a bag of croutons in my freezer for when I want to make this salad.


Kansime Doren
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I've also made this salad with different types of cheese. I like to use a combination of Parmesan and Asiago.


Pabitra Gaire
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I like to add some grilled chicken to this salad for a little extra protein.


Kill Chor
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I've made this salad with both romaine lettuce and iceberg lettuce and it's always good. I prefer the romaine lettuce because it's a bit more flavorful.


Amelia Athini
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I highly recommend it.


Felicia Patrick
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The dressing is tangy and the croutons add a nice crunch.


Braedyn Ferreira
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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.


Vic Somto
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I've made this salad several times and it's always turned out great. It's a keeper!


Terry Collins
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This is my new favorite salad recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Bcjxbd
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Desire Lemon
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This salad was absolutely delicious! The dressing was creamy and flavorful, and the croutons were perfectly crunchy. I will definitely be making this again.