There is nothing like a great Caesar salad! This homemade dressing uses mayo instead of raw eggs but doesn’t sacrifice taste!
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Caesar salad
2015-01-16 22:49:23
There is nothing like a great Caesar salad! This homemade dressing uses mayo instead of raw eggs but doesn't sacrifice taste!
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
430g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1736
Calories from Fat 1489
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 169g
260%
Saturated Fat 41g
207%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 27g
Monounsaturated Fat 94g
Cholesterol 110mg
37%
Sodium 919mg
38%
Total Carbohydrates 50g
17%
Dietary Fiber 7g
30%
Sugars 4g
Protein 14g
Vitamin A
194%
Vitamin C
53%
Calcium
24%
Iron
30%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
For the dressing
- 6 cloves of garlic, mashed and minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon of white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup of olive oil
- salt
- pepper
- lemon juice from 1/2 a lemon
- minced anchovy fillets (optional)
For the croutons
- 1 baguette
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon pepper
For the salad
- Romaine lettuce
- Fresh grated Parmesan
Make the dressing
- Combine garlic, mustard, vinegar and two pinches of salt in a blender and mix thoroughly.
- Add mayonnaise and blend together to form a thick base.
- In a slow stream add olive oil through hole in lid.
- Scrape dressing with spatula into a bowl and season to taste with salt, pepper and lemon juice.
- If desired, add anchovy to dressing to create a deeper, saltier taste.
Make the croutons
- Cut baguette into cubes.
- Melt butter in skillet and season with garlic powder, paprika and pepper.
- Add bread cubes and saute just until bread cubes begin to brown.
- Set aside to cool.
Make the salad
- Wash and dry lettuce.
- In a large salad bowl combine lettuce, dressing and croutons.
- Top with freshly grated Parmesan.
- Toss gently to combine well
Adapted from Food Network
Adapted from Food Network
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