Easy Caesar Salad Dressing

Easy Caesar Salad Dressing

A traditional Caesar salad often requires a raw egg and anchovies, two ingredients many people do not care for.  This recipe takes another path and still gets that crunchy, crisp salad with lots of flavor.  And when topped with grilled salmon, chicken breast or shrimp, this classic salad becomes a satisfying meal.

Caesar Dressing:

1/2 cup grated Parmesan

1/2 cup olive oil

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

2 garlic cloves

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Pepper

In a blender or food processor, combine all the ingredients and blend until smooth.  Season to taste with pepper.  Pour into a tight lid container and refrigerate.

Garlic Croutons:

2 tablespoons butter

1/4 cup olive oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

4 French bread slices, cut into ¾ inch cubes

In a large skillet, melt together the butter and oil.  Sauté the garlic.  Toss the garlic sauce with the bread cubes.  Place the cubes on a baking sheet single layer and bake at 350 for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Salad:

1 large romaine lettuce head, torn into bite size pieces

3 slices bacon, cooked, crumbled

1/2 cup blue cheese

Dressing

Croutons

In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, bacon and blue cheese.  Add enough dressing to season to taste and toss well.  Garnish the salad with croutons and serve.  Serves 4