Balsamiccaesarsalad Recipes

CAESAR SALAD WITH BALSAMIC DRESSING AND PARMESAN CROUTONS

Steps:

• Combine vinegar, olive oil, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, basil and garlic in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake until mixed well.
• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Place the bread cubes in a bowl, add 2 tablespoons of the Balsamic dressing and Parmesan cheese; toss to coat.
• Spread the bread cubes in a single layer on a shallow baking pan. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir occasionally while baking.
• In a large bowl, combine all the lettuce, onion, olives and eggs. Add about ½ cup of the balsamic dressing (or to taste), salt and pepper and toss to coat. Add the Parmesan cheese and croutons and toss gently.

BALSAMIC CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Whisk together half of the oil (1/4 cup), 2 of the garlic cloves, and salt together in large bowl. Add bread and toss to coat with oil mixture. Transfer to foiled-lined baking sheet. Bake until browned, about 12 minutes, stiring once. Cool completely.
• Combine cheese, mayonnaise, anchovies, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, remaining oil, and remaining garlic in blender or food processor. Puree until smooth. Season with salt and peper.
• Toss lettuce and croutons with dressing to coat. Serve immediately.

CLASSIC RESTAURANT CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Mash garlic with anchovies in a large salad bowl. Whisk lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, egg yolk, and Worcestershire sauce into the anchovy mixture until mixture is smooth and creamy. Gradually whisk olive oil into the dressing, pouring the oil into the dressing in a thin stream while stirring constantly. Season with salt and black pepper.
• Gently mix romaine lettuce and Parmesan cheese into the dressing until thoroughly coated; serve salad topped with croutons.

THE BEST CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• For the croutons: Put the olive oil and butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. When the butter is completely melted add the garlic and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Carefully swirl the pan to combine. Set aside for 10 minutes to allow the garlic to infuse the oil mixture.
• Put the bread pieces on a baking sheet. Evenly pour the garlic mixture over the bread and toss to coat. Spread the bread in a single layer and bake until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir the bread halfway through cooking to ensure even browning. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with black pepper and Parmesan. Set aside to cool.
• For the salad: Soak the anchovies in a small bowl of water for 5 minutes. Rinse with cold water, drain and pat dry. Finely chop the anchovies and garlic, then use the side of your knife to mash them to a paste.
• Add the anchovy paste, egg yolk, Dijon mustard and lemon juice to a large bowl and whisk to combine. While whisking, slowly drizzle in the olive oil in a steady stream until emulsified. Stir in 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan. If needed, add water, 1 teaspoon at a time to thin the dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Add the lettuce and croutons to a large bowl and gently toss with the dressing until coated. Top with grated Parmesan and serve immediately.

OUR SPECIAL CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• In food processor or blender, process blue cheese, garlic, worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, egg,2 tblsp Parmesan cheese, lemon juice and vinegar.
• With motor running, slowly drizzle in the oils and blend till mixture is thick. Pour dressing in jar, seal and refrigerate.
• Cook bacon till crisp; cool and crumble.
• When ready to serve, place lettuce in salad bowl and toss with dressing. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, bacon bits and croutons.
• Serves 10
• I now use 1/3 cup Egg Beater or the like to replace the egg.
• Slowly add some of the dressing while tossing.
• Don't add it all in one shot.