Shortcut Caesar Salad

Name: Shortcut Caesar Salad
Ingredients: The Croutons; 16 slices baguette, about 1/3-inch thick; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; The Salad; 1/4 cup prepared mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons fish sauce; 1 small garlic clove, minced to a paste; fresh ground pepper; 1 lb well-chilled romaine lettuce hearts, torn into bite-size pieces; 3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese

12 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

The Croutons
16 slices baguette, about 1/3-inch thick
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
The Salad
1/4 cup prepared mayonnaise
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 small garlic clove, minced to a paste
fresh ground pepper
1 lb well-chilled romaine lettuce hearts, torn into bite-size pieces
3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1

To prepare the croutons, preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2

Brush the baguette slices with olive oil on both sides, then cut each slice in half to make half-rounds. Place on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
3

Put the mayonnaise in a small bowl and slowly whisk in the olive oil, lemon juice, fish sauce and garlic.
4

Add several grinds of pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
5

Toss the romaine with enough of the dressing to coat the leaves nicely.
6

Add the Parmesan and croutons and toss again.
7

Serve immediately on chilled plates.