Red Leaf Caesar Salad with Grilled Parmesan Croutons
A fresh twist on the classic Caesar salad featuring crisp red leaf lettuce and warm grilled croutons topped with melted Parmesan cheese. The homemade dressing combines anchovies, garlic, and Dijon mustard for a rich, traditional Caesar flavor.
Ingredients
- •3 fillets anchovy fillets
- •2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- •1 clove garlic
- •1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- •½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- •½ cup olive oil
- •1 tablespoon lemon juice
- •1 pinch salt and pepper
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
For the croutons, prepare grill (medium-high heat). Rub with garlic clove and brush with olive oil:
5 min
- 2.
6 3/4-inch-thick slices country bread
2 min
- 3.
Grill bread 1 minute, turn over, then sprinkle with:
1 min
- 4.
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 min
- 5.
Cover and grill until cheese melts, about 1 minute longer.
1 min
- 6.
In large bowl, toss:
2 min
- 7.
12 ounces red leaf lettuce
1 min
- 8.
Dressing
1 min
- 9.
Salt and pepper
1 min
- 10.
Divide salad and croutons among plates. Before serving, top salad with:
3 min
- 11.
1 1/2 ounces shaved Parmesan cheese
1 min
