Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons
Recipe from
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Once you find a great Caesar dressing, like in this recipe, making a great Caesar salad is no problem. Here, the crunch of the romaine is highlighted by the crispy homemade croutons and creamy dressing.

Servings:
Serves 4
Prep Time:
15 mins
Ingredients
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1head of romaine lettuce, washed and driedsee savings

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1/2 cupgood mayonnaisesee savings

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2 tablespoonsfresh lemon juicesee savings

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1 teaspoonDijon mustardsee savings

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1 teaspoonanchovy pastesee savings

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1garlic clove, mincedsee savings

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1/4 cupParmesan, shreddedsee savings

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1/2 teaspoonblack peppersee savings

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2 cupsHomemade Croutonssee savings

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Directions
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To make the Caesar dressing, put mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon, anchovy paste, garlic, parmesan, and black pepper in a food processor, and pulse until a smooth, well-blended sauce is formed.
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With the romaine leaves, you can tear them into bite-sized pieces, chop them up, or leave them whole, depending on your preference.
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Toss the romaine in the dressing or drizzle some over a plate of lettuce. Top with Homemade Croutons.
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