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For a tasty Caesar salad, you must wash and dry 50 gmsof fresh Romaine lettuce.
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It is only that leafy green that will give the needed freshness and crunch to the base of your salad.
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It would be best if you ripped them into bite-sized pieces so that every piece can be easily handled and pushed around inside the bowl. Then, put them in that large salad bowl before the dressing appears. In a small bowl, whisk together your Caesar dressing with a quarter of a crushed garlic clove, which injects so much flavour; ¼ teaspoon of Dijon mustard adds in some slight tartness; and a ¼ teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce that gives depth to the whole mix.
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Add in the juice of 1/8 of a lemon, introducing a refreshing citrus note brightening the dressing.
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You should mix the mixture very well so that all the ingredients are well-mixed up.
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The possibility that garlic is evenly spread is also high. Now, slowly add 15 ml olive oil to the mixture by continuously whisking and emulsifying.
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In this step, you will let the binding of the elements result in a smooth and rich dressing.
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Taste and adjust the dressing to your taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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If you want it a bit more flavoured, grate 6 gms of Parmesan cheese directly into the dressing, whisking well to distribute the cheese throughout and deepen the overall creaminess.
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The Parmesan serves to flavour but also adds just the faintest hint of nuttiness to the other flavours that are so pleasing together. In a pan, heat ¼ tablespoon of olive oil on a medium flame and then add bread cubes.
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Saute the bread cubes until they become golden brown and crispy and turn occasionally to get good cooking.
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This way, the bread changes into tasty croutons that you can add to your salad for it to have a crunchy feel.
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When the croutons are golden and crisply browned, take them off the heat and let them cool down slightly. Now that the dressing and croutons are prepared, it's time to construct the salad. Over fresh Romaine in the salad bowl, pour in the dressing.
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Be sure you coat the leaves all over. Gently toss the salad to get every piece dressed in this good garlicky cream.
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This is the place where you get that superbly flavoured salad bite. Then, spread the croutons and the remaining 6 gms of grated Parmesan cheese to add an extra punch of flavour and texture.
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Toss the salad once more to combine the croutons and cheese with the dressed lettuce.
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But best of all, serve your Caesar salad immediately. In that way, the lettuce will remain crisp and the croutons crunchy.
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This makes for an ideal side or can stand alone for a light meal.
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The fresh, crunchy bite of Romaine lettuce, the creamy richness of the garlic dressing, and the crunch of the croutons blend wonderfully for a delightful textural and taste contrast that is both satisfying and refreshing.
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With every bite, it's the appetizing crunch combined with the rich dressing and the subtle background of the notes from garlic and cheese.
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Whether it's a hot summer day or comfort to a heartier meal, this Caesar salad will never let you down.
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So take your fork and dig into this classic dish, knowing you have created something delicious and healthy from scratch. Enjoy this explosion of flavours with this simple yet classy salad, which has stood the test of time!