Shortcut Caesar Salad Recipes

CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing: Place the anchovies into a blender or food processor. Throw in the Dijon mustard, vinegar, Worcestershire, garlic and lemon juice. Pulse the processor or blend on low speed for several seconds. Scrape down the sides.
• With the food processor or blender on, drizzle the olive oil into the mixture in a small stream. Scrape down the sides. Add the Parmesan, salt and a generous grind of black pepper. Pulse the whole thing together and mix until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate the dressing for a few hours (it just gets better!) before using it on the salad.
• For the croutons: Slice the bread into thick slices and cut them into 1-inch cubes. Throw them onto a baking sheet.
• Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan or skillet over low heat.
• Crush-but don't chop-the garlic and add them to the oil. Use a spoon to move the garlic around in the pan. After 3 to 5 minutes, turn off the heat and remove the garlic from the pan.
• Slowly drizzle the olive oil over the bread cubes. Mix together with your hands, and then sprinkle lightly with salt. Toss and cook in the pan until golden brown and crisp. (Add a little butter for more flavor!)
• For the salad: Wash and dry the hearts of romaine lettuce. Leave them whole. Use a vegetable peeler and shave off large, thin slices of Parmesan.
• Drizzle about half of the dressing over the top of the hearts. Throw in a good handful of the Parmesan shavings. Give it a good initial toss, just so you can evaluate how much more dressing you need.
• Add more dressing and Parmesan to taste. Add the cooled croutons. Toss gently.

TRADITIONAL CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• In small sauce pan, heat butter, olive oil, and garlic from top of recipe.
• When butter is melted, remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes.
• Remove garlic, toss bread cubes with butter mixture.
• Spread on baking sheet and bake at 350 F shaking pan once or twice, until croutons are golden brown (about 10 minutes).
• Set aside.
• In large wooden salad bowl, run garlic clove around the inside of the bowl.
• Mash together the 4 cloves of garlic and the 1/2 tsp salt until they form a paste.
• Whisk in lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Mash anchovy fillets in small bowl until they form a paste.
• Add anchovy paste to garlic mixture and whisk well.
• Add 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil in a slow steady stream, whisking constantly.
• Add coddled eggs and whisk until blended.
• Add romaine pieces and croutons, and toss until coated with dressing.
• Sprinkle on Parmesan cheese and toss lightly.
• Serve immediately.

SHORTCUT CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• To prepare the croutons, preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Brush the baguette slices with olive oil on both sides, then cut each slice in half to make half-rounds. Place on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Put the mayonnaise in a small bowl and slowly whisk in the olive oil, lemon juice, fish sauce and garlic.
• Add several grinds of pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
• Toss the romaine with enough of the dressing to coat the leaves nicely.
• Add the Parmesan and croûtons and toss again.
• Serve immediately on chilled plates.

SIMPLEST CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• In the bowl of a food processor, add the parsley leaves, anchovy fillets, Parmesan, lemon juice and zest, green onions, chives and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Pulse the mixture and slowly drizzle in the olive oil.
• Remove the top from the food processor and unplug the machine. Replace the blade from the processor with the shredder blade and place the top back on the machine. Plug the machine back in and shred the lettuce leaves, 1 at a time, directly on top of the dressing.
• Pour the lettuce and dressing into a large bowl and toss to combine. Garnish with additional Parmesan.

CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Make the classic caesar dressing: On a cutting board, chop the garlic and anchovies together to combine. Sprinkle with the salt. Use the side of a knife to chop and mash the mixture into a smooth, homogeneous paste. Transfer the paste to a medium bowl.
• Add the egg yolks and mustard to the bowl with the garlic anchovy paste. Whisk until the egg yolks lighten in color and become airy, about 2 minutes. While whisking continuously, drizzle in the vegetable and olive oils until the dressing is thick and emulsified. Whisk in the lemon juice; the dressing should loosen a bit but will still be thick enough to liberally coat the back of a spoon and should fall in ribbons when drizzled. Stir in the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, black pepper, and salt to taste. The dressing will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Make the croutons: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
• In a medium bowl, toss the torn bread with the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Scatter across a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, turning the pan halfway through, until the croutons are golden brown and crispy on the outside but still tender on the inside.
• Assemble the salad: On a serving platter or in a large bowl, arrange half of the little gem leaves and season with a pinch of salt. Drizzle with ⅓ cup of the dressing and top with half of the Parmesan the croutons. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make another layer, adding more dressing to taste. Season with pepper. If desired, top with the protein of your choice, such as chicken, salmon, or shrimp. Serve immediately.
• Enjoy!

QUICK CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, lemon juice, mustard and garlic; shake well. In a salad bowl, combine the romaine, croutons, Parmesan cheese and pepper. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.

EASY CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

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

QUICK MOCK CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• In small bowl, whisk the first five ingredients. In a large bowl, add lettuce. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with croutons and shredded cheese.

EASY-PEASY CAESAR SALAD LUNCH

Steps:

• Place 5 leaves Boston lettuce on the bottom of a resealable container. Top with spinach leaves, and then the remaining leaves Boston lettuce. Put the julienned carrots on top of the lettuce and sprinkle with bacon. Seal container.
• Place the dressing in a small resealable container, so it can be poured on the salad at lunchtime.