How to Make Caesar Salad from Scratch | Allrecipes

anchovies

🥗Healthier: capers

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Capers provide a briny flavor without fish.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: Pecorino Romano

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and lower in fat.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a similar taste with a higher smoke point.

egg yolk

🥗Healthier: silken tofu

💰Cheaper: mayonnaise

Silken tofu is a vegan alternative that adds creaminess.

Cut crusty bread into cubes and place on a baking sheet.

Combine melted butter with olive oil and add pressed garlic, salt, and pepper.

Pour the butter mixture over the bread cubes and toss to coat.

Bake croutons in a 375 degree oven for about 15 minutes, flipping a couple of times until golden brown.

Cut and wash Roma lettuce, then dry thoroughly using a salad spinner or paper towels.

Make a paste with garlic and anchovies in a bowl, mashing them together.

Add salt to help mash the anchovies into a paste.

Stir in Dijon mustard and egg yolk to create a homemade aioli.

Add Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice to the mixture.

Slowly whisk in extra virgin olive oil until emulsified.

Grate fresh Parmesan cheese into the dressing and add freshly cracked pepper.

Combine the lettuce and croutons in a bowl, pour the dressing over, and toss to combine.

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