Simple Caesar Salad with Whole-Grain Croutons
You can leave the store-bought croutons and bottled dressing right at the store! This Simple Caesar Salad with whole-grain croutons is entirely homemade and comes together in about 30 minutes!
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 300kcal
Ingredients
Caesar dressing
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup canola oil
- 3 teaspoon anchovy paste
- ½ lemon juiced
- ½ teaspoon ½ tsp. dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese finely shredded, or a few flakes of shaved
- pepper to taste
Whole-wheat croutons
- 1 small whole-grain or ancient-grain baguette
- few teaspoons of extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- sprinkle of salt and pepper
Salad
- 2 romaine lettuce hearts rinsed and dried
- ¼ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese shaved
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F, and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Cut the baguette into cubes and toss them in a bowl with olive oil and seasonings, until evenly coated. Arrange the bread cubes on the baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 10-15 minutes, until desired crispiness is reached.
- Beat the egg yolk in a small bowl and add both oils (one at a time) in a slow and steady stream while continuing to whisk. The eggs and oil should be slightly thicker and stiffer than the consistency of mayonnaise. Add lemon juice to thin the dressing, and mix in the anchovy paste, dijon mustard, garlic powder, Parmigiano cheese and black pepper. Set the dressing aside until you're ready to use it.
- Chop the romaine and place in large bowl. Add the dressing 1 tablespoon at a time (I use about 4 tablespoons) and toss the salad using tongs, until the lettuce is evenly coated in dressing. Add the croutons and remaining cheese, toss one more time and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal