I’m not always a savvy or adventurous diner. I have my go-tos. The dish I probably order most often is caesar salad. I love the flavors and no matter where you are, most caesar salads taste pretty similar. So you know what you’re in for. Like anything you order/eat often, you start to develop strong preferences about little things (or is this just me?). For example, I really don’t like it when caesar salad is made with anything other than romaine lettuce. It makes no sense really. I love spinach, kale, etc. But I just want romaine.
If I’m going to get all picky about it I figured I better learn to make my own favorite version of this classic salad. This is really yummy and would make a fantastic lunch to make office buddies jealous or as an impressive starter to a multi-course homemade dinner. Or you could make it and then eat it by yourself while standing in your dirty-dish-filled kitchen. I’ll just let you guess which of these I did….
Anchovy Croutons (because every salad should start with bread, right?)
1/3 loaf french bread
2 tablespoons oil drained from the anchovy package
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese
salt + pepper
Cut up the bread into bite sized cubes. Coat in the oils. Sprinkle on the cheese and salt + pepper. Bake at 350°F for 6-8 minutes until crunchy. 
Caesar Dressing
3-4 cloves garlic
2 egg yolks
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
5 anchovies
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt + pepper
In a food processor puree together the garlic, egg yolks, mustard, anchovies and red pepper flakes if using. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while the processor is on low. Taste and add salt + pepper as needed.
Assemble your salad and add as much dressing and croutons as you like. Sprinkle on a little shaved parmesan before serving. Enjoy! xo. Emma
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Love me a really delish caesar salad!!
Nicki
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Those croutons sound delicious! Anchovies in the dressing is a new one for me. We also add blue cheese or Gorgonzola cheese if we have it…adds a great richness and depth.
Yum!! Here is my version to share too:
http://crayonsmeetcouture.wordpress.com/2013/06/26/jazzed-up-caesar-salad-and-pancetta-pasta/
This looks so fine, I really want to try this and the instructions are so straight forward.
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I’m hungry now!!
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Yum, looks so good 🙂
Rosie x | Every Word Handwritten
My little brother used to be EXTREMELY picky. The only vegetable he would eat was romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing. One night I made the dressing from scratch, anchovies and all. He loved it and had no idea he was eating fish. I really like the idea of using the anchovy oil to make the croutons!
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drooling from over the pond!
This looks so delicious! Yum, I love an interesting salad!
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I’ve started having grilled romaine…. you brush it with some olive oil, salt and pepper, then put it on the bbq for a couple minutes. Then drizzle caesar dressing on top. It’s so good!
I hate anchovies but I know my mom would love those.
Isn’t it international that Ceaser salad, WHEREVER you are (im in Argentina), it is just a classic and safe zone! 😛 Loved the post!
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Caesar salad is a favourite of mine as well! I might give this a try… I’ve never thought to make my own dressing!
this sounds absolutely delicious!
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I love homemade croutons. The stale ones in the box just don’t compare! I manage to make caesar dressing without anchovies but this post has inspired me to give it a try!
I completely agree about the lettuce, it’s SO disappointing when it’s not made with romaine! Thank u for the lovely recipe.
Emma x
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That looks delicious! And I agree, when possible romaine lettuce should be the only choice for Caesar Salads.
Wow it looks delish! Mmmm definitively going to try it! ?
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Ceaser salad is my most favouritist salad.
I also stand and eat it in my kitchen.
Mmmm.