Caesar Salad

Source: Natasha’s Kitchen

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Servings: 4

Total time: 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS

Croutons:

• 1 loaf day-old bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese

Dressing:

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp dijon mustard
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 tsp red wine vinegar
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Salad:

• 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

Croutons:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• On a baking sheet, toss the croutons in the olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, until evenly coated.
• Spread in a single layer and top with grated parmesan cheese.
• Bake until golden and crisp, about 10 minutes.

Dressing:

• In a small bowl, combine the garlic, mustard, lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, and red wine vinegar. Then slowly whisk in the olive oil until combined.
• Stir in the salt and pepper.

Salad:

• In a large serving bowl, toss the lettuce, parmesan cheese, and croutons with the dressing until evenly coated. Enjoy!