Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons and Balsamic Dressing

Ingredients for Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons and Balsamic Dressing

• 120ml olive oil, divided

• 3 large garlic cloves, crushed, divided

• 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt

• 30g loaf country-style white bread, crust removed, cut into cubes

• 40g freshly grated Parmesan cheese

• 30g mayonnaise

• 2 anchovy fillets

• 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

• 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

• 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

• 1 very large head of cos lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces

How to make Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons and Balsamic Dressing

Preheat oven to 177°C. Whisk 60ml oil, 2 garlic cloves, and coarse salt in large bowl to blend. Add bread cubes and toss to coat. Transfer croutons to baking sheet. Bake croutons until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Cool completely. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.)

Combine cheese, mayonnaise, anchovies, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, remaining 60ml oil, and 1 garlic clove in blender; puree until smooth. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.

Place lettuce and croutons in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Serve with any remaining dressing.

Disclaimer

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