Romaine Caesar Bowl (Printable)

Crisp romaine with creamy Caesar dressing, homemade croutons, and protein for a satisfying meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Salad

01 - 2 large heads romaine lettuce, washed, dried, and chopped
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - ½ cup shaved Parmesan cheese

→ Croutons

04 - 3 cups day-old bread, cubed
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
07 - ¼ teaspoon salt
08 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Protein

09 - 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
10 - 1 can chickpeas, drained and roasted
11 - 8 ounces grilled shrimp

→ Caesar Dressing

12 - ¼ cup mayonnaise
13 - 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
14 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
15 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
16 - 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
17 - 1 garlic clove, minced
18 - 2 anchovy fillets, finely minced
19 - ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
20 - Salt and black pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss bread cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp. Cool completely.
02 - In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, anchovies, Parmesan, salt, and pepper until smooth.
03 - Select and prepare protein: grill chicken breasts and slice; or roast chickpeas at 400°F tossed with olive oil, salt, and pepper for 20 minutes; or grill shrimp until just cooked through.
04 - In a large bowl, toss chopped romaine with half the Caesar dressing. Add cherry tomatoes and shaved Parmesan cheese.
05 - Top salad with croutons and protein of choice. Drizzle remaining dressing over top and serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Quick and Easy: Ready in only 30 minutes from start to finish.
  • Customizable: Easily adapted for meat-eaters, seafood lovers, or vegetarians.
  • Fresh Flavors: Homemade Caesar dressing and oven-baked croutons provide a superior taste compared to store-bought alternatives.
02 -
  • Classic Flavor: Don't skip the anchovies unless necessary; they provide the traditional savory depth that defines a great Caesar dressing.
  • Allergen Awareness: This recipe contains wheat, eggs, fish, and milk. Always double-check ingredient labels on pre-packaged items like Worcestershire sauce.
  • Temperature: Serve the salad immediately after assembly to prevent the croutons and lettuce from losing their crispness.
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