Betty Crocker Great Caesar Salad Recipes

BETTY CROCKER GREAT CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare Garlic Croutons. Heat oven to 400°F Trim crusts from bread. Spread both sides of bread slices generously with margarine or butter; sprinkle with garlic powder. Cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Bake in ungreased rectangular baking pan, 13x9x2 inches, stirring ocassionally, until golden brown and crisp, 10 to 15 minutes. MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: Prepare croutons as directed above. Place in a square microwavable dish, 8x8x2 inches. Microwave uncovered on high (100%), stirring every minute, until golden brown and crisp, 4 to 7 minutes. Let cool.
• Prepare Coddled Egg: To coddle egg, place cold egg in warm water. Heat enough water to boiling to cover egg completely. Immerse egg in boiling water with spoon; remove from heat, remove from heat. Cover and let stand 30 seconds. Cool egg immediately in cold water to prevent further cooking.
• Rub large wooden salad bowl with cut clove of garlic. Allow a few small pieces of garlic to remain in bowl if desired. Mix anchovies, oil, Worcestershire sauce, salt, mustard and pepper in bowl; toss with romaine until leaves glisten. Break egg onto salad. Squeeze lemon over salad; toss. Sprinkle croutons and cheese over salad; toss.

CAESAR VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat.
• In small bowl, mix dressing and parsley; set aside. Brush mushrooms, summer squash and bell peppers with oil.
• Place mushrooms, summer squash and bell peppers in grill basket (grill "wok") or directly on grill rack. Cover and grill over MEDIUM heat 5 to 7 minutes, shaking basket or stirring or turning vegetables occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• To serve, arrange mushrooms around edge of serving platter and remaining grilled vegetables in center; sprinkle with tomatoes. Drizzle dressing over vegetables. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve at room temperature.

CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Rub large wooden salad bowl with cut clove of garlic. Allow a few small pieces of garlic to remain in bowl if desired.2. Mix anchovies, oil, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, mustard and pepper in salad bowl.3. Add romaine toss until coated. Sprinkle with croutons and cheese toss.*2 teaspoons anchovy paste can be substituted for the anchovy fillets.NUTRITION FACTS: 1 Serving (about 1 3/4 cups): Calories 165 (Calories from Fat 125) Fat 14g (Saturated 3g) Cholesterol 10mg Sodium 430mg Carbohydrate 6g (Dietary Fiber 1g) Protein 5g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 14% Vitamin C 24% Calcium 10% Iron 6% DIET EXCHANGES: 1 Vegetable 3 FatChicken Caesar Salad: Broil or grill 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (page 277) slice diagonally and arrange on salads. Serve chicken warm or chilled.Shrimp Caesar Salad: Broil or grill 1 pound peeled deveined large shrimp (page 320) arrange on salads. Serve shrimp warm or chilled.From "Betty Crocker's Complete Cookbook, Everything You Need to Know to Cook Today, 9th Edition." Text Copyright 2000 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

EASY CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Pour dressing into large salad bowl. Add romaine; toss until coated with dressing.
• Sprinkle with croutons, cheese and pepper; toss.

SUNDAY CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Place chicken large resealable food-storage plastic bag. Top with Marinade ingredients. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
• Heat oven to 300°F. Line cookie sheet with foil. Cut baguette into 1-inch cubes. In large bowl, toss with remaining Croutons ingredients. Transfer bread cubes to cookie sheet. Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until crisp. Remove from oven; set aside to cool.
• Heat grill pan over medium-high heat until hot. Cook chicken 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). (Cook time depends on how thick the pieces are.) Transfer chicken to cutting board; let stand while making Dressing.
• Meanwhile, place dressing ingredients in small jar with lid. Cover; shake until combined. Set aside at room temperature.
• In large salad bowl, place lettuce, avocados, tomatoes and capers. Cut chicken into strips; add to salad. Add most of the croutons. Using vegetable peeler, shave Parmesan cheese into slivers over salad. Add dressing; toss with hands or tongs until everything is equally coated. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese and croutons to taste.

CLASSIC TASTY CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Rub the inside of a salad bowl with garlic clove and discard clove.
• Stir anchovy pieces, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, and spices to make a dressing.
• Coat lettuce with dressing.
• Break cottled egg (directions below) over salad squeeze lemon and add croutons, (directions below) and cheese.
• Toss and serve.
• To make croutons: Butter both sides of bread and sprinkle with garlic powder.
• Cut into cubes and toast either in a dry skillet or in a 400F oven until golden and dry. about 10-15 minutes.
• To make coddled egg: Place cold egg in warm water.
• Cover with boiling water for 30 seconds
• Immerse in ice water to stop cooking process.

EASY CAESAR SALAD FOR A CROWD

Steps:

• Pour dressing into large salad bowl. Add romaine; toss until coated with dressing.
• Sprinkle with croutons, cheese and pepper; toss.