A "GO-TO" Salad for Summer

If you are busy... you need a "go to" recipe to prepare for your family or to bring to a picnic!    The home made caesar salad will get lots of compliments and will get eaten!  You won't bring anything home!

This is a recipe I discovered a few years ago and now it has become one of my signature salads!  YUMMY!!!   I hope you enjoy this fresh salad!  You can also add grilled chicken or shrimp to this dish for a great meal!

Keep your fridge stocked with Romaine Lettuce, Wedge of Parmesan Cheese.   Purchase a baguette of fresh bread and the rest is in the details!   Let's begin!

Let's start with the croutons!   Just purchase a baguette of bread at the market and cut it into crouton size  cubes and put in a gallon zip lock bag.   Drizzle olive oil and throw in a few tablespoons of minced garlic and a approximately a tablespoon or so of sea salt.  Feel free to add some pepper if you like too!    Toss the bread cubes to coat each piece and spread out on a baking sheet and broil to toast - turning lightly until perfect!     When croutons are cool, store in a fresh zip lock bag to use for the week.

Dressing:   

1 cup of Mayonnaise

1 Tbs of Lemon Juice ( or one half lemon squeezed)

1 tsp Worcestershire 

1 clove or Garlic minced ( or 1 tsp minced)

1 tsp Anchovy Paste

1/4 tsp salt

1/8 tsp pepper

milk or half and half for consistency

You can store this in a plastic container to use as needed.

Cheese:  Shred your parmesan cheese and store in plastic container and use when needed.

Wash and simply CUT your romaine lettuce in  1' strips for easy eating....  add lettuce, croutons, cheese and toss with dressing for a fabulous and EASY caesar salad!