Classic Caesar Salad with Crushed Croutons
Nutrivore Score: 407
Ingredients
For the Dressing
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise homemade or store bought of choice
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 ounce Parmesan cheese microplaned fine, plus more for garnish, optional (leave out for dairy-free)
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- salt to taste if needed
For the Salad
- 8 cups romaine
- 20 individual croutons crushed, optional
Instructions
- Combine all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl stir until thoroughly combined.
- Cut romaine into bite sized pieces. Allow lettuce leaves soak in cold water, lift out of water leaving dirt in the bowl. Spin dry in a salad spinner or gently dry using towels.
- Mix dressing by the tablespoon full into romaine. Store any remaining dressing in the refrigerator to use another time or as a dip for vegetables instead of ranch. Divide dressed romaine into four bowls and sprinkle with additional Parmesan and crushed croutons. (See note)
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Classic Caesar Salad with Crushed Croutons
Amount per Serving
Calories
183
% Daily Value*
Fat
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
9
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
12
mg
4
%
Sodium
283
mg
12
%
Potassium
265
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
8
g
3
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
8229
IU
165
%
Vitamin C
7
mg
8
%
Calcium
84
mg
8
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Notes
Make this salad dairy free by omitting the cheese. Make this salad gluten-free by using gluten-free bread. Or, use bacon instead of the croutons.