Description
A twist on the classic Caesar salad with crispy croutons at the base and fresh romaine lettuce on top.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup croutons
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup Caesar dressing
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix croutons and half the Parmesan cheese.
- Press the crouton mixture into the bottom of a serving dish.
- Toss romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Layer the dressed lettuce over the crouton base.
- Sprinkle remaining Parmesan on top.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor.
- For extra crunch, toast the croutons before assembling.
- Add grilled chicken for a protein boost.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
