How to make Caesar Salad - Video Recipe

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: Pecorino Romano

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

anchovies

🥗Healthier: capers

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Canned sardines provide a similar umami flavor at a lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable and neutral in flavor.

egg yolks

🥗Healthier: silken tofu

💰Cheaper: mayonnaise

Mayonnaise can mimic creaminess without raw eggs.

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

Add sliced garlic and crusty white bread cut into cubes to the pan.

Toast for 4 minutes or until golden brown and set aside.

Place an egg into boiling water for 1 minute, then remove and set aside.

In a jug, add olive oil, lemon juice, and the cracked egg.

Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, then mix well until thick and smooth.

Use inner cos lettuce leaves and arrange them on a plate or bowl.

Drizzle a small amount of the Caesar dressing over the lettuce.

Add the garlic croutons, chopped anchovy, and shaved Parmesan cheese on top.

Drizzle more Caesar dressing over the salad and serve.

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