Caesar Salad

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Caesar salad

Creamy, mild garlic dressing cloaks crisp greens in this delicious salad.

Ingredients

Caesar Salad

• Dressing:
• 1 small clove garlic
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
• Black pepper to taste
• Salad:
• 2 large heads romaine lettuce
• 1 ½ cups croutons
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Dressing:
2. Mash the garlic clove with the salt in a small bowl.
3. Whisk in the lemon juice, mayonnaise, mustard and Worcestershire sauce until well blended.
4. Gradually whisk in the olive oil until a creamy dressing forms,
5. Taste and add pepper and more salt if necessary.
6. Salad:
7. Wash and spin the romaine.
8. Tear into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
9. Toss with the dressing, croutons and cheese.
10. Finish with additional black pepper, if desired.

Notes

Substitution and variations

• Add 1 cup of cooked chicken to the salad.
• Add ½ cup chicken and ½ cup cooked whole grain pasta, such as penne or rotini
• Try using kale instead or romaine

Something to Chew On

• How many types of lettuce can you name?
• Can you make croutons?