Description
A refreshing and crunchy Caesar salad with homemade sourdough croutons, ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup sourdough bread, cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt to taste
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the sourdough bread by cutting it into small cubes and tossing with melted butter.
- Spread the buttered bread cubes on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake the croutons for 10 to 15 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Make the dressing by combining mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, and salt in a bowl.
- Combine the chopped romaine lettuce and croutons in a large salad bowl.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss until well coated.
- Garnish with Parmesan cheese, if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
Store salad components separately for best freshness. Dress just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Caesar salad, sourdough croutons, easy salad, vegetarian salad, quick lunch