Description
A timeless Caesar salad with crisp romaine, savory croutons, and a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of romaine lettuce, washed and torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup homemade or store-bought croutons
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup Caesar salad dressing
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the torn romaine lettuce and croutons.
- Drizzle the Caesar dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese and toss again.
- Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- For homemade croutons, toss cubes of bread with olive oil, garlic powder, and bake until golden.
- Feel free to add grilled chicken or shrimp for added protein.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 10
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