There is nothing like a classic salad that is as delicious as it is effortless. Try this delicious one with crispy cheese chips, croutons, and a traditional Caesar salad dressing. The ingredients for Caesar salad can be found in almost every kitchen and come together very easily. It is simple and ideal for when you want to impress your guests with a wonderful starter, side dish, or light main course.
Ingredients
4 people
Dressing
- 2 Egg yolks
- 4 tbsp Olive oil
- 1½ tbsp Lemons juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 Small garlic clove, crushed
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp Coarse salt
- Freshly grounded pepper
Cheese chips
- 75 g Arla Grated cheddar & mozzarella
- Croutons
- 100 g White bread, in small pieces
- ½ tbsp Olive oil
- 225 g Romaine lettuce leaves - 1 head of lettuce
- 75 g Arla Grated cheddar & mozzarella
Instructions
Dressing
- Put egg yolks, oil and the other ingredients in a blender and blend at the highest speed for approx. 1 minute or until the mixture is light and creamy.
- Cover the dressing and put it in the fridge for approx. 15 minutes. Season to taste.
Cheese chips
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (regular oven)
- Spread 12 small portions of cheese (approx. 1 tablespoon each) on a baking sheet lined with baking paper. Each portion should be well spread out.
- Bake the cheese chips in the middle of the oven for about 6 minutes at 200°C until they have a light, golden colour.
Croutons
- Toss bread and oil together on a baking sheet lined with baking paper. Toast the small pieces of bread in the middle of the oven for about 10 minutes at 200°C – turn them 1-2 times along the way.
Serving
- Arrange the lettuce leaves in large, deep plates – tear the largest lettuce leaves into smaller pieces if necessary.
- Spread cheese chips, croutons, cheese, and a little dressing on top of the leaves.
- Serve the salad with the rest of the dressing on the side.
Enjoy!