Balsamic Caesar Salad
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
- 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.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
652
kcal
33% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).