Cindy's Caesar Salad

A classic salad with my Mother's famous Cesar dressing and my own from scratch croûton recipe!

INGREDIENTS

1 Large head Romaine Lettuce, washed and spun

1/2 cup grated, Parmesan Cheese

1/2 cup Bacon Bits OPTiONAL: I like to added 1/2 cup diced cucumber!

Croûtons :

Bread Ends, cubed

(about 1 cup)

1-2 tbsp Olive Oil

1/2 tsp Oregano, Basil, Thyme

1/4 tsp Sage

1/2 tsp Garlic Powder Salt & Pepper Dressing:

3 tbsp Mayonnaise, heaping

2 tbsp Olive Oil

2 tbsp White or Red Wine Vinegar (Or 1/2 Lemon juiced if on hand)

2-3 squirts Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp Dijon Mustard

3-4 cloves, Garlic

1 squirt Anchovy Paste (optional)

Salt & Pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Begin by breaking or cutting up washed and spun

Romaine Lettuce. Place in your desired salad bowl.

Next, add grated Parmesan cheese and bacon bits.

To make homemade croûtons, start by cutting up bread ends, (feel free to use up regular sandwich style bread

or French bread.) into cube sizes. I try for 1" but if you prefer smaller, cut as you will. Sprinkle with olive oil and herbs, place on a baking tray and put in oven. Broil on low or on a higher setting but be sure to watch them! Remove when golden brown and fragrant, put aside to cool.

To make salad dressing, start with a medium bowl.

Using rough measurements add all dressing ingredients listed to bowl. Whisk quite quickly with a fork or small whisk. If dressing looks to be lumpy with oil

throughout don't fear! Just keep on whisking until it

begins to smooth out. Taste for flavor, adjust spices if

needed. If using lemon juice be sure to strain to remove any pulp or seeds.

Finally, add cooled croûtons to salad bowl and pour dressing over top. If you like your Caesar salad creamy be sure to add it all, if you like less dressing apply accordingly.

Toss and Enjoy!