Easy Caesar Salad
A cheats version of the much loved Caesar Salad is the perfect addition to any dinner.
Servings 4
Calories 979kcal
Cost $7
Equipment
- Food Processor optional
Ingredients
- 2 Cos Lettuce chopped chunkily
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups bread cut into 1-2 cm cubes
- 3 rashers bacon chopped
- 4 boiled eggs a little soft if you like
- 2 shallots chopped finely or chives
Caesar Dressing Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp anchovy paste or capers if you prefer
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tabs lemon juice freshly squeezed is best
- salt and pepper
- ½ cup parmesan grated
Instructions
- Boil eggs to how you like them. Soft or hard boiled, pop into cold water for 5 minutes to cool. Peel and cut into quarters.
- Into a bowl add the cubed cut bread and chopped bacon, drizzle with olive oil and mix thoroughly. Scatter onto a baking tray lined with baking paper and into a 180 degree oven until nice and crunchy. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes turning half way through.
- Wash lettuce and drain or pop into a salad spinner.
- Place the dressing ingredients (except parmesan) into a food processor and blend. Add the parmesan after and mix well.
- Combine your chopped lettuce quartered boiled eggs into a bowl. Sprinkle the croutons and bacon over the top. Pour over dressing and sprinkle with some shaved parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 4g | Calories: 979kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 70g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 30g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 231mg | Sodium: 1378mg | Potassium: 384mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1625IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 341mg | Iron: 6mg