Caesar Salad with Homemade Caesar Dressing
A classic Caesar salad with a restaurant-quality homemade dressing, crispy bacon, golden croutons, and optional grilled chicken.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ tsp garlic, minced
- 2 anchovy fillets (or ¾ tsp anchovy paste)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 3-4 tbsp milk
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2-3 slices white bread
- 1 garlic clove, cut in half
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 150g streaky bacon
- 10 cups cos/romaine lettuce
- Freshly grated parmesan for garnish
- 500g chicken breast fillets (optional)
Original recipe: https://www.recipetineats.com/chicken-caesar-salad/
Method
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Blend dressing ingredients (mayonnaise, garlic, anchovies, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire, parmesan, milk, salt, and pepper) in a food processor until smooth.
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Adjust consistency with additional milk; taste and season. Set aside 20+ minutes for flavours to develop.
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Cook bacon in a cold skillet until golden; chop into pieces.
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Toast bread and rub with cut garlic, then cut into cubes.
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Toss bread cubes with olive oil and a pinch of salt; bake until golden and crispy.
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If using chicken, season and grill or pan-fry until cooked through; slice.
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Combine lettuce with half the dressing; toss well.
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Transfer to serving bowl; add chicken if using.
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Top with bacon, croutons, and extra parmesan; drizzle with remaining dressing.