Classic Homemade Caesar Salad (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Croutons

01 - French baguette - ½, thinly sliced ¼-inch thick

02 - Extra virgin olive oil - 3 tablespoons

03 - Garlic, minced - 1 teaspoon (2 small cloves)

04 - Parmesan cheese, grated - 2 tablespoons

→ Caesar Dressing

05 - Garlic cloves, minced - 2 small (1 teaspoon)

06 - Dijon mustard - 2 teaspoons

07 - Worcestershire sauce - 1 teaspoon

08 - Fresh lemon juice - 2 teaspoons

09 - Red wine vinegar - 1½ teaspoons

10 - Extra virgin olive oil - ⅓ cup

11 - Sea salt - ½ teaspoon

12 - Black pepper - ⅛ teaspoon

→ Salad

13 - Romaine lettuce - 1 large head (or 2 small)

14 - Parmesan cheese, shredded or shaved - ⅓ cup

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Slice baguette into ¼-inch pieces. Mix olive oil with minced garlic, drizzle over bread, and sprinkle with parmesan. Bake 10-12 minutes until golden and crisp.

02 - Whisk together garlic, dijon, Worcestershire, lemon juice and vinegar. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking. Season with salt and pepper.

03 - Chop romaine into bite-sized pieces and place in large bowl. Top with parmesan and cooled croutons. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat evenly.

# Notes:

01 - Croutons recipe makes enough for 2 full salads

02 - For best results, dress the salad just before serving

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