This is my favorite caesar salad! It's made with a rich and creamy homemade dressing and perfectly golden brown, crisp fresh croutons and lots of Parmesan. Don't shy away from the anchovies, they really pack flavor into this dressing and give it that classic caesar flare.
Servings: 6Servings
Prep20 minutesminutes
Cook15 minutesminutes
Ready in: 20 minutesminutes
Ingredients
4cupshearty day old bread,torn into 3/4-inch pieces
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place bread pieces close together on a rimmed 18 by 13-inch then drizzle slowly and evenly with olive oil, then toss to coat.
Spread bread across baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown and crisp, tossing once halfway through, about 15 - 20 minutes total.
Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, dijon mustard, Worcestershire, anchovies, garlic, 1/4 cup parmesan and season with salt and pepper to taste (you may only need a pinch of salt, then about scant 1/2 tsp pepper).
Place lettuce in a large bowl, pour in dressing then toss to evenly coat with dressing, then toss in croutons and remaining parmesan.