SAFE CAESAR SALAD

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This recipe came to The Times in the early 1990s, when there was a resurgence of Caesar salads on restaurant menus. All of the work in a classic Caesar salad is in the preparation of the dressing, and in the toasting, basting and frying of the croutons. This recipe omits the coddled egg that is sometimes mixed into the salad at the end of the preparation.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large cloves garlic, crushed
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 thick slices stale white bread
2 medium-size heads romaine lettuce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons commercial mayonnaise or liquid egg product (see note) (optional)
6 flat anchovies, drained and cut in small pieces (optional)
1/2 cup freshly grated imported Italian Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Early in the day, mix garlic and oil together and set aside, covered, at room temperature. Garlic and oil should be allowed to marinate at least 8 hours and can be left to marinate up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
  • Preheat oven (or toaster oven) to 300 degrees. Remove crusts from bread and cut bread into 3/4-inch cubes. Remove garlic from oil, toss bread cubes with 4 tablespoons of the oil, spread them on a baking sheet and allow them to toast about 20 minutes until they are golden brown, turning them so that they toast evenly. Remove from oven and allow to cool briefly.
  • Remove heavy outer leaves and cores of the heads of lettuce. Tear remaining leaves in 2-inch pieces. Place them in a salad bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss with the remaining garlic-flavored oil.
  • Mix Worcestershire sauce with lemon juice and, if using, the mayonnaise or egg substitute. Pour over the lettuce, and toss. Add croutons and, if using, the anchovies. Toss again. Sprinkle with grated cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 359, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 645 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Mamie Wallace
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. The dressing is perfect.


Arean Akond
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever greens I have on hand.


Chrishay Martin
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I'm not a huge fan of Caesar salad, but this recipe is really good. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the salad is nice and crisp.


latavra gogiashvili
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This is the best Caesar salad I've ever had. The dressing is amazing and the salad is so fresh and crisp.


Samaira Kotha artist
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I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. I always have everything I need to make it on hand.


Excellent Osajie
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This salad is always a hit at parties. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Gracie Otis
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I've been making this salad for years and it never gets old. It's a classic for a reason.


Babo Mallah
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This salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light, refreshing, and flavorful.


Aasha Rana
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I love that this recipe includes instructions for making homemade croutons. They're so much better than store-bought croutons.


Atiqpr rhaman
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This is my go-to Caesar salad recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Rozlynn Garza
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I'm not usually a fan of Caesar salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious.


Xander Harris
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This salad is always a hit at potlucks and picnics.


Muhammad Habib Ullah
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I love the addition of anchovies to the dressing. It gives it a nice briny flavor.


Atiq Afridi
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


sbrIna
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I love that this recipe uses Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise. It makes the dressing lighter and healthier.


Mesut Bozkurt
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This is the best Caesar salad recipe I've ever tried. The dressing is perfectly balanced and the salad is always crisp and refreshing.


Neb Hill
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I've made this salad countless times and it never disappoints. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Biplop Khan
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This Caesar salad was a hit at my last dinner party! Everyone loved the creamy, garlicky dressing and the crispy croutons.