A Caesar Salad has to be one of the most famous salads in the world. It has an amazing flavour with the blend of Pecorino Romano cheese, soft boiled eggs and anchovies. Served with freshly made garlic croutons for additional texture and flavour bring this entire main dish together. You can also add chicken for a different slant to this amazing salad.
Caesar Salad
A classic French salad that can be a starter, side dish and a main dish. Very tasty and very popular
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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 1076kcal
Ingredients
The croutons:
- 3 cups bread 750 ml cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 2 tbsp Extra Virgin olive oil 30 ml
- Salt to taste
The salad:
- 1 clove garlic peeled
- 1 large romaine lettuce washed
- 2 tbsp lemon juice 30 ml
- 1 large eggs soft boiled
- 4 whole anchovy fillets mashed,
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce 2 ml
- 1/3 cup Extra Virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup pecorino romano cheese grated
Instructions
- Toss the bread cubes in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.3 cups bread, Salt, 2 tbsp Extra Virgin olive oil
- Spread on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 450F (230C) oven for 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Cut the garlic clove in half and vigorously rub the inside of a wooden salad bowl with it.1 clove garlic
- Discard the garlic.
- Break the romaine into bite-size pieces and add to the bowl.1 large romaine lettuce
- Slowly add the olive oil, whisking constantly, until the mixture is smooth and creamy.1/3 cup Extra Virgin olive oil
- Add the Romano cheese and toss with the romaine.1/3 cup pecorino romano cheese
- Top with croutons and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 1076kcal | Carbohydrates: 97g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 38g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 646mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 1g