CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD

Post Date:
10Aug, 2022

| Difficulty Level:   | Serves 6  | Prep Time: 10 min  | Cooking Time: 35 min |

In this recipe, we add our Landry's touch to the beloved Caesar Salad that has been enjoyed by many for generations. Start your dinner off right with this timeless dish.

 
   Ingredients for Croutons:
4 Cups of Bread (Cubed 1/2'', Preferably French Loaf or Ciabatta)
1/3 Cup of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Tbl. Unsalted Butter
2 Cloves of Minced Garlic
1/4 tsp. Kosher or Sea Salt
 Ingredients for Salad:
1 Large Head (Or 2 Small Heads) of Romaine Lettuce
1/3 Cup of Parmesan Cheese
10 fl. Caesar Dressing (See Recipe Below)
Ingredients for Dressing:
3/4 tsp. Dry Mustard Powder
3/4 tsp. Anchovy Paste
1.5 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce
1 Tbl. Red Wine Vinegar
2 Tbl. Fresh Lemon Juice
1 Tbl. Pasteurized Egg Yolks
1/4 tsp. Ground Black Pepper
1 Cup of Cottonseed Oil
1/4 Cup of Fresh Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese
How to prepare the Dressing:
  1. Add all ingredients except the oils and the Parmesan cheese to a blender canister.
  2. Turn blender on high speed to blend the ingredients and pulverize the garlic further.
  3. Turn blender on low speed and slowly pour cottonseed oil into the center of the mixture. It should become thick and emulsified.
  4. Add the parmesan cheese to the blender and mix thoroughly.
  5. Add salt and more pepper if needed.
How to prepare the Croutons:
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. 
  2. Place cubed bread in a large bowl and set aside
  3. Place olive oil and butter in a small pot or pan, and add minced garlic. Turn heat to medium, and stir the garlic as it heats. (All we are doing is infusing the oil with the garlic, and only cooking enough so that it doesn’t have a “raw” taste.) When the garlic is translucent, and before it browns, pour over the cubed bread in the bowl.
  4. Sprinkle with the salt and use a large spoon to toss the ingredients together. (Do not use your hands as the oil is very hot!)
  5. Spread out onto a baking pan and bake in the oven until the cubes are dry in the centers, and the bread is golden brown, about 25 minutes.(If you're using super fresh bread, they'll take a little longer to become golden brown. If the bread is stale and dry, it may brown faster, so keep an eye on it! You will also probably have more croutons than you will need for the salad. But that’s not such a bad thing, is it? Just don’t wake up the family when you snack late at night.)
How to assemble the salad: 
  1. Cut the heads 1” in from the bottom to remove the core.
  2. Cut or Tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Wash the lettuce in cold water, and then dry by hand or use a salad spinner to remove excess water.
  4. Place lettuce in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss with salad spoons to coat the lettuce. Add in the parmesan and toss again.
  5. Add the croutons, or divide among plates and place the croutons on top as garnish.