Name: Easy Caesar Salad with Homemade Sourdough Croutons
Ingredients: Romaine lettuce serves as the base of your salad. Its crisp texture adds crunch and freshness. Choose vibrant green leaves without any browning for the best flavor. Rinse thoroughly and dry before chopping into bite-sized pieces.; Sourdough bread makes delightful croutons that are full of flavor. The tangy taste complements the richness of the dressing perfectly. Cut stale sourdough into cubes and let them dry out slightly before baking to achieve the ideal crunch.; Olive oil brings richness to the dressing while enhancing the flavors of the other ingredients. Use extra virgin olive oil for its superior taste. This healthy fat also helps emulsify the dressing ingredients together.; Grated Parmesan cheese adds a savory depth to the salad. You can use freshly grated cheese for better texture and flavor. Sprinkle it generously over the finished salad for a touch of creaminess.; Garlic provides a robust flavor to both the dressing and the salad itself. Freshly minced garlic is ideal, as it offers a more intense taste compared to pre-minced varieties found in jars.; Anchovy paste gives your dressing the classic umami kick that defines traditional Caesar salads. A little goes a long way in enriching the overall flavor profile without being overly fishy.; Fresh lemon juice brightens up the dressing and balances its richness. It also helps to cut through other flavors, making each bite more refreshing.; Dijon mustard acts as an emulsifier in your dressing while adding a zesty note. This ingredient enhances both flavor and texture, creating that coveted creamy consistency.; 

Description

Looking for a refreshing dish that’s simple to make? This Easy Caesar Salad with Sourdough Croutons is the perfect solution. Crisp romaine lettuce paired with a creamy dressing and crunchy homemade croutons creates an irresistible combination. Whether you serve it as a side or a main course, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table. With just a few fresh ingredients and some basic kitchen skills, you can whip up this classic dish in no time.

Ingredients

Romaine Lettuce (1 large head)

Romaine lettuce serves as the base of your salad. Its crisp texture adds crunch and freshness. Choose vibrant green leaves without any browning for the best flavor. Rinse thoroughly and dry before chopping into bite-sized pieces.

Sourdough Bread (2 cups cubed)

Sourdough bread makes delightful croutons that are full of flavor. The tangy taste complements the richness of the dressing perfectly. Cut stale sourdough into cubes and let them dry out slightly before baking to achieve the ideal crunch.

Olive Oil (3 tablespoons)

Olive oil brings richness to the dressing while enhancing the flavors of the other ingredients. Use extra virgin olive oil for its superior taste. This healthy fat also helps emulsify the dressing ingredients together.

Parmesan Cheese (½ cup grated)

Grated Parmesan cheese adds a savory depth to the salad. You can use freshly grated cheese for better texture and flavor. Sprinkle it generously over the finished salad for a touch of creaminess.

Garlic (1 clove minced)

Garlic provides a robust flavor to both the dressing and the salad itself. Freshly minced garlic is ideal, as it offers a more intense taste compared to pre-minced varieties found in jars.

Anchovy Paste (1 teaspoon)

Anchovy paste gives your dressing the classic umami kick that defines traditional Caesar salads. A little goes a long way in enriching the overall flavor profile without being overly fishy.

Lemon Juice (2 tablespoons)

Fresh lemon juice brightens up the dressing and balances its richness. It also helps to cut through other flavors, making each bite more refreshing.

Dijon Mustard (1 teaspoon)

Dijon mustard acts as an emulsifier in your dressing while adding a zesty note. This ingredient enhances both flavor and texture, creating that coveted creamy consistency.