CAESAR SALAD WITH HOMEMADE TAPENADE CROUTONS

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Caesar Salad with Homemade Tapenade Croutons image

Provided by Wolfgang Puck

Categories     Salad     Garlic     Leafy Green     Olive     Oscars     Lunch     Parmesan     Fall     Winter     Lettuce     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Croutons:
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
One 1-pound loaf of day-old bread, preferably sourdough, sliced and cut into large cubes (about 2 cups)
1 recipe Black and Green Olive Tapenade
Salad:
2 heads of baby romaine lettuce, or 1 large head of romaine
1 recipe Caesar Vinaigrette
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • 2. Make the croutons: In a medium bowl, combine the oil, cheese, garlic, oregano, and thyme. Add the bread and toss, coating all the croutons.
  • 3. Arrange the croutons in a single layer on a baking tray and bake until golden, turning to brown all sides. Cool and store in a cool, dry place.
  • 4. Make the salad: Trim the lettuce and toss with some of the Caesar Vinaigrette . Arrange on salad plates and sprinkle with a little Parmesan cheese, if desired.
  • 5. Spread one side of your croutons with a thin layer of the Black and Green Olive Tapenade . Arrange atop the salads and serve immediately.

John Esquilin
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I'm not a big fan of anchovies, so I omitted them from the dressing. The salad was still delicious.


TIJANI MUSA
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This salad is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The homemade tapenade croutons are amazing!


Dolch 08
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the tapenade croutons.


Avaleigh Coughlan
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's healthy and delicious!


Terry Costilow
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The dressing was too oily and the croutons were too hard.


Naomi Kanyanga
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Md mosharaf Hossain
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The tapenade croutons were a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise this salad was delicious.


md milton
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This salad was easy to make and tasted great. I'll definitely be adding it to my regular rotation.


Joanne Eves
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I'm not usually a fan of Caesar salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The homemade tapenade croutons were the perfect touch.


G4RM
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The tapenade croutons added a delicious and unique flavor. I will definitely be making this again.