THE BEST CAESAR SALAD
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
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.
CAESAR SALAD
You don't have to eat out to enjoy a great-tasting Caesar salad. This easy 15-minute recipe relies on pantry staples and a few flavorful ingredients - like anchovy paste and lemon juice - to capture the classic taste of Caesar.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix oil, lemon juice, anchovy paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, mustard and garlic in salad bowl.
- Add romaine; toss until coated. Sprinkle with croutons, cheese and pepper; toss.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 175, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 430 mg
EASY CAESAR SALAD
Fans of Caesar salad will find the dressing used in this tasty version one of the best. My sister, Jan, developed this Caesar salad recipe and was nice enough to share her secret with me.-Dianne Nash, Kaslo, British Columbia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients. Place romaine in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Serve with salad croutons and additional cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 126mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
EASY CAESAR SALAD FOR A CROWD
Everyone loves Caesar salad! Here's one big enough to serve the whole gang!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pour dressing into large salad bowl. Add romaine; toss until coated with dressing.
- Sprinkle with croutons, cheese and pepper; toss.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg
CLASSIC RESTAURANT CAESAR SALAD
I used to work at a very fancy restaurant while I was in college. The best part of the job was making table side salads, entrees, and dessert. This was the best Caesar salad I have ever had! If having trouble getting the anchovy to mash, add a couple of croutons. They provide sort of an anti-skid surface, and the hard edges of the croutons cut into the anchovy.
Provided by sarahcrites
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mash garlic with anchovies in a large salad bowl. Whisk lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, egg yolk, and Worcestershire sauce into the anchovy mixture until mixture is smooth and creamy. Gradually whisk olive oil into the dressing, pouring the oil into the dressing in a thin stream while stirring constantly. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Gently mix romaine lettuce and Parmesan cheese into the dressing until thoroughly coated; serve salad topped with croutons.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Cholesterol 116.3 mg, Fat 33 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 587.2 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
SAFE CAESAR SALAD
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
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
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