Mock Caesar Salad Recipes

MOCK CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Discard wilted leaves from the salad greens, and cut the trimmed greens into 2-inch pieces. Wash and dry the greens thoroughly. You should have 9 to 10 cups.
• Heat the canola oil in a skillet. When it is hot, add the bread cubes, and saute them until the cubes are nicely browned on all sides. Remove them from the skillet and set them aside in a small bowl.
• Mix the anchovies, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper and cheese together in the bowl to be used to serve the salad. At serving time, add the salad greens to the dressing in the bowl, toss well, and divide the salad among six plates. Sprinkle with the croutons, and serve.

THE BEST CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• For the croutons: Put the olive oil and butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. When the butter is completely melted add the garlic and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Carefully swirl the pan to combine. Set aside for 10 minutes to allow the garlic to infuse the oil mixture.
• Put the bread pieces on a baking sheet. Evenly pour the garlic mixture over the bread and toss to coat. Spread the bread in a single layer and bake until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir the bread halfway through cooking to ensure even browning. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with black pepper and Parmesan. Set aside to cool.
• For the salad: Soak the anchovies in a small bowl of water for 5 minutes. Rinse with cold water, drain and pat dry. Finely chop the anchovies and garlic, then use the side of your knife to mash them to a paste.
• Add the anchovy paste, egg yolk, Dijon mustard and lemon juice to a large bowl and whisk to combine. While whisking, slowly drizzle in the olive oil in a steady stream until emulsified. Stir in 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan. If needed, add water, 1 teaspoon at a time to thin the dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Add the lettuce and croutons to a large bowl and gently toss with the dressing until coated. Top with grated Parmesan and serve immediately.

CAESAR SALAD SUPREME

Steps:

• Mince 3 cloves of garlic, and combine in a small bowl with mayonnaise, anchovies, 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cut the remaining 3 cloves of garlic into quarters, and add to hot oil. Cook and stir until brown, and then remove garlic from pan. Add bread cubes to the hot oil. Cook, turning frequently, until lightly browned. Remove bread cubes from oil, and season with salt and pepper.
• Place lettuce in a large bowl. Toss with dressing, remaining Parmesan cheese, and seasoned bread cubes.

MOCK CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Mix garlic, soy sauce and lemon juice in a large salad bowl and whisk together.
• Add endive and romaine.
• Toss to coat.
• Top with cheese and pepper and tomatoes.

EASY CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients. Place romaine in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Serve with salad croutons and additional cheese if desired.

MOCK CAESAR SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In food processor or blender, combine garlic, salt, lemon juice, Worcestershire, sour cream.
• Add olive oil in a stream.
• Pour over torn Romaine lettuce right before serving.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan and toss in croutons, if desired.