Caesar Salad Recipes

If you love a good Caesar Salad, you will most likely enjoy this quick and easy way to prepare it, as well as a few unique variations of this time honored dish.

Quick and Easy Caesar Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 medium to large head of Romaine lettuce
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
• Croutons (To make your own, see directions below)
• Freshly ground pepper, as desired
• Caesar Dressing (See directions below)

Directions:

Wash and dry the Romaine lettuce, then tear or cut into pieces. Place in the salad bowl and let it set in the refrigerator for about half an hour. While the lettuce is setting, you can make the Caesar Dressing and the croutons.
Caesar Dressing:  Place ¼ teaspoon prepared mustard sauce, and 1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce. Mix with a fork. Stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1/3 cup olive oil.

Croutons: If you want a more authentic taste to your Caesar Salad, try making your own croutons. They are quite easy to make and taste delicious.
 
For this you will need 3 cups of French bread cubes and ½ cup of Olive oil. Heat the Olive oil on medium to high heat. Once it is fully heated, add the bread cubes. Let them fry in the oil as you toss around occasionally. You will know they are done when they turn a golden brown, and are crispy on the outside. A bit of garlic salt can be added to the croutons to give them a bit more flavor.

Pour the Caesar Dressing over the lettuce. Add Parmesan cheese, pepper (if desired), and croutons.

Serve and enjoy.

Variations:

If you want to add a bit of substance to your Caesar Salad, try using the above recipe and adding some cooked chicken bites to it. For a creamier texture, add a tablespoon of mayonnaise or Miracle Whip. Take pita bread and fill it with this mixture. Now you have both the great taste of Caesar Salad, with the added taste of cooked chicken. This makes for a delicious and healthy lunch.

You can also use the above Caesar Salad recipe with chicken to make a Caesar Chicken wrap. Taking the same ingredients that you used before, simply put them into a tortilla and fold it all into a delicious wrap style sandwich.

In order to turn Caesar Salad into a more elegant lunch, or a light dinner, you can saute’ or steam some vegetables, chicken or shrimp, and simply add these to the top of the salad. It makes it more filling, and adds a bit of extra overall taste.
 
As you can see, the Caesar Salad can be very versatile, with the ability to fit in at any lunch or dinner. You can dress it up or leave it plain. It can be used as an appetizer, side dish, or stand alone as a light dinner. If you are creative, you will be able to make your own special Caesar Salad recipes just from having the basics. Don’t be afraid to try out new things with the Caesar Salad. Your guests will not only want your recipes, but will be telling everyone what an amazing cook you are.

Caesar Salad