Best Creole Caesar Salad With Corn Bread Croutons Recipes

CREOLE CAESAR SALAD

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Provided by Food Network

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 30

Ingredients

2 cups of 3/4-inch cubed dried French or Italian white bread, crusts removed
1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Angel Dust Cajun Seasoning (see below)
Creole Anchovy Dressing
1 anchovy fillet
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 large egg
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons Creole mustard
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 teaspoon water
1/8 teaspoon Angel Dust Cajun Seasoning (see below)
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 pound romaine lettuce, washed and cut into bite-sized pieces
Grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons Hungarian paprika
1 1/2 tablespoons Spanish paprika
5 teaspoons salt
1 1/4 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
1 1/4 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon onion powder

Steps:

To prepare croutons, heat the oil in a large nonstick saute pan over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add the bread cubes, stirring and tossing in the pan to evenly coat the bread with the oil. Sprinkle in the Cajun seasoning while stirring continuously. Toast for 5 minutes, until golden brown. Reserve for garnishing the salad.
To make the dressing, place the anchovy and garlic into a food processor, cover, and pulse on and off several times. Add the egg, and, with the motor running, slowly add the vegetable and olive oils. Add the cheese, mustard, lemon and lime juices, water, Cajun seasoning, pepper, and salt; process briefly until ingredients are incorporated. Refrigerate until ready to use.
In a large bowl, toss romaine with the dressing, allowing approximately 3 tablespoons of the dressing per serving. Serve on chilled salad plates; top with croutons and additional Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl until thoroughly mixed. Store in an airtight container. The spice mix keeps its best flavor for about two months.

CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD WITH HOMEMADE CROUTONS

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This homemade Caesar salad is loaded with flavor! Cold, crunchy romaine lettuce and golden brown, toasted croutons are tossed in a briny, rich dressing, delivering a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your home. Serve as a side salad alongside lasagna or grilled steak and potatoes, or add a protein such as grilled salmon, chicken, or shrimp and make it a main dish.

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Categories Caesar Salad

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

½ (1 pound) loaf sourdough bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup butter, melted
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, pressed
3 anchovy fillets, chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large egg yolk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper, or more to taste
3 hearts romaine - washed, chopped, and chilled

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place bread on a rimmed baking sheet.
Whisk together oil, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper in a liquid measure. Pour mixture over the bread and toss with your hands until evenly coated. Spread bread mixture into a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and toasted, yet slightly soft in the center, 15 to 18 minutes, tossing croutons a few times during baking. Remove from the oven and let cool completely while you prepare the salad.
Place garlic, anchovies, and salt in a large salad serving bowl; press the mixture with a fork until a paste forms. Stir in egg yolk, lemon juice, Dijon, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined. Slowly whisk in olive oil until all is incorporated and mixture is well blended and smooth. Stir in 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Remove about 1/4 cup of dressing and set aside for another use.
When ready to serve, add lettuce and 1/2 of the croutons to the bowl with the remaining dressing; toss until well coated. Reserve remaining croutons for another use.
Sprinkle salad with additional Parmesan and pepper if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 55.9 mg, Fat 31.3 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 998.1 mg

CAESAR SALAD WITH SPICY PANCETTA AND CORNBREAD CROUTONS

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This recipe marks the first time I remember making something and feeling the essence of timing in cooking: the buttered dish, the preheated oven and the melted butter cooling slightly while I gathered and blended all the other ingredients. SO satisfying.

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories side-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups coarsely ground cornmeal
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup whole milk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus 1 tablespoon for greasing the pan
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 large cloves garlic, grated
Kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon caper juice
2/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup canola oil
3 anchovy fillets, finely chopped, plus 1/2 teaspoon anchovy oil, optional
Parmesan, for grating
3 heads romaine, outer leaves discarded, washed, dried and cut into 1-inch pieces
16 to 20 thin slices pancetta, cooked crispy like bacon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

For the cornbread: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a large bowl. Whisk in the buttermilk, milk and eggs. Whisk in the melted butter.
Coat the sides and bottom of a 9-inch skillet with the remaining butter. Pour the batter into the skillet and bake until the center is firm and a cake tester or toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool. Cut half of the cornbread into cubes. (Devour the other half with butter and jam.)
For the dressing: Combine the mustard, garlic, a pinch salt and about 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper in a food processor. Pulse to blend. With the machine running, pour the lemon juice and caper juice into the mix. Slowly pour in the olive oil and then the canola oil. Transfer the dressing to a bowl. Taste for seasoning. Too lemony? Add more oil. Too oily, add more lemon. Stir in the anchovies, anchovy oil and a few tablespoons grated Parmesan. Refrigerate. (See Cook's Note.)
For the salad: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Spread the cornbread cubes on a baking sheet and bake until browned and toasty, 10 to 12 minutes.
Add about three quarters of the dressing to a large bowl and toss the romaine with the dressing. Grate some Parmesan over the leaves. Use a tea strainer or sifter to sprinkle the pancetta with an even, light layer of the cayenne. Top with salad with the pancetta and warm cornbread croutons and serve immediately.

CREOLE CAESAR SALAD

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This recipe is from a New Orleanian chef and caterer, Emile L. Stieffel, very slightly adapted. If you can get red leaf romaine, the salad is beautiful; if you can't, get another green head. The boston lettuce adds a nice texture difference. I highly recommend that you make your own seasoned croutons--specifically Crescent City Croutons, elsewhere on this site. Chef's Note: The fish sauce is a excellent way to get the traditional flavor of anchovies to the salad without actually having to use anchovies. There is only a hint of flavor when 1/2 tsp. is used.

Provided by BarbryT

Categories Vegetable

Time 1h20m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 head romaine lettuce
1 head red romaine lettuce
1 head boston lettuce
6 ounces extra virgin olive oil (Basil flavor if desired)
1/4 cup pickled garlic (Crushed then minced fine)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon creole mustard
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon fish sauce
2 eggs
1/4 cup freshly grated romano cheese
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
crouton

Steps:

Wash the lettuce heads carefully by gently unfolding the leaves from the body of the lettuce and allowing cold water to flush away any dirt or sand from the stems. Turn the heads upside down and allow to drain.
Cut the lettuce widthwise into 1/2-inch wide strips. Place the lettuce strips in a large bowl; dry thoroughly with paper towels. Use 1/2 the oil and gently toss the lettuce until all of the lettuce is completely covered with oil.
In a separate bowl, whisk the remaining oil, garlic, Creole mustard, lemon juice, black pepper, soy and fish sauces until a smooth emulsion is achieved (about 2 minutes). Crack the eggs and whisk them into the dressing thoroughly.
Pour the dressing over the salad, toss the lettuce to completely coat all of the leaves. Chill salad well but no longer than 2 hours. Add cheeses, toss gently, add croutons. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.6, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 34.7, Sodium 117.9, Carbohydrate 2.5, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 0.9, Protein 3.4

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

Ingredients

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.