Are you a fan of Caesar salad but intimidated by the traditional preparation? This is the recipe you've been waiting for!
I love a good Caesar salad, and I truly appreciate an expertly crafted one. But, I wanted a go-to solution that I could throw together at a moment's notice to satisfy my craving at any time. And you all know that if I have salad dressing already made and lettuce pre-washed, I'm much more likely to eat salad. This is key for hot summer days, and perfect for a crowd. Top with your favorite protein like grilled chicken or salmon and you've got an easy dinner.
Makes 1 Salad
Preparation time 15 minutes
Dressing preparation time 10 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
Not-so Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce washed and patted dry
Parmesan cheese, shaved (grated will work)
Not-so Caesar Dressing
Fresh-cracked pepper (optional)
Not-so Caesar Dressing
1/4 Cup mayonnaise
6 Tbsp Greek yogurt
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 lemon (juiciest you can find)
2-3 cloves garlic depending on size and preference
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2-4 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
Pepper to taste
PREPARATION:
Not-so Caesar Salad
Chop romaine lettuce and add to bowl.
Top with croutons*, shaved parmesan and dressing.
Toss and enjoy!
Not-so Caesar Dressing
Combine all ingredients in small bowl.
Taste and adjust to your preference. (You should always do this.)
Store in airtight container for up to 10 days.
A note about substitutions. You can use vegan mayonnaise in place of conventional mayo. You can also substitute 1/2 Cup sour cream for the greek yogurt and olive oil. I have not tried to substitute plant-based yogurt or plant-based sour cream, but I think it could work.
Tip - if you don't like that initial bite of raw garlic, make this one day in advance.
*For homemade croutons, cut the end a loaf of sourdough bread into cubes. Toss in olive oil, salt and pepper. Toast until brown and crispy.
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