Oven-Roasted Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons and Dressing

Ingredients

For the Salad:
- 2 heads of romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup croutons
- 1 tablespoon oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Dressing:
- 2 egg yolks
- 4 anchovy fillets, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Croutons:
- 4 slices of bread, cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs (such as thyme or oregano)
- Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Croutons:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, toss the bread cubes with 2 tablespoons of oil, garlic powder, dried herbs, salt, and black pepper until the bread is evenly coated.
- Spread the bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for PT10M (10 minutes), or until golden brown and crispy. Set aside to cool.

2. Make the Dressing:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, minced anchovies, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard.
- Slowly drizzle in 1/2 cup of oil while continuously whisking to emulsify the dressing.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

3. Prepare the Salad:
- Increase the oven temperature to 400°F (204°C).
- In a large baking dish, toss chopped romaine lettuce with 1 tablespoon oil, and season with salt and black pepper.
- Roast in the oven for PT5M (5 minutes) until slightly wilted and charred on the edges.

4. Assemble the Salad:
- Remove the romaine from the oven and allow it to cool slightly.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the roasted romaine, croutons, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Drizzle with the homemade Caesar dressing and toss gently until well coated.

5. Serve:
- Serve the salad immediately for the best flavor and texture.
- Optionally, garnish with additional grated Parmesan cheese and cracked black pepper.

Total Time

PT20M
20 minutes

Type of Dish

Lunch

Keywords

Caesar salad, homemade croutons, roasted romaine, Caesar dressing, lemon mustard dressing, anchovy dressing, salad recipe, gourmet lunch, oven-roasted salad, Parmesan salad

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 920 calories

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