Balsamic Caesar Salad

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed, and divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Italian bread, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 anchovy fillets
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Toss lettuce and croutons with dressing to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

652 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.6g 25% DV
Total Fat 51.9g 66% DV
Carbs 34.1g 12% DV
Fiber 1.7g 6% DV
Sugar 9.1g 18% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11420mg 100% DV
Potassium 495mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 21.3mg 7% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 139.3mcg 15% DV
Vitamin C 9.6mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 2% DV
Calcium 164mg 13% DV
Iron 4.8mg 27% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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