Mama Mia's Caesar Salad Recipe

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Mama Mia's Caesar Salad
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Ingredients
21
Count
Nutrition
1449
Calories
Total time
60
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. MAKING THE SALAD: Cut the head of Romaine lettuce lengthwise and then crosswise into 2-inch pieces. Wash and dry the lettuce thoroughly and place in a large bowl. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the other ingredients.
  2. Immediately before serving, add about a 1/2 cup of the dressing to the lettuce. Toss until all the leaves are covered. Taste and add more dressing, if desired. Add the garlic-flavored croutons and toss again.
  3. Evenly divide the salad between 4 plates and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and top with 1 or 2 anchovy fillets, if desired.
  4. MAKING THE GARLIC-FLAVORED CROUTONS: Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Spread the bread cubes in a single file on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until dry and barely golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
  5. Combine the olive oil, parsley and garlic in a small bowl. Sprinkle the salt over the bread and drizzle it with the olive oil mixture. Toss well to coat and return the pan to the oven. (You MUST bake the croutons twice! The first baking dries the bread and gives a little color. The second baking gets them crispy and golden. If you toss the bread cubes with the oil mixture and only bake once, the garlic will burn before the the bread gets crispy and golden). Bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for 6 months (be sure to defrost before using). Makes about 10 cups.
  6. MAKING THE CAESAR DRESSING: In the bowl of a food processor, add the garlic, anchovies, salt, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard powder. (If whisking by hand, chop the garlic and anchovies before combining with the other ingredients). Pulse to combine. Add the egg yolks and pulse until blended and thickened.
  7. With the motor running, very slowly drizzle the oils through the feed tube until they are fully incorporated and the dressing is thick and emulsified. (Of course, you can always use an immersion blender or whisk the dressing by hand.).
  8. Transfer the dressing to a bowl and whisk in the Parmesan cheese and black pepper. Makes about 2 1/2 cups.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1448.96 Kcal (6067 kJ)
Calories from fat 1391.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 154.66g 238%
Cholesterol 112.64mg 38%
Sodium 2160.2mg 90%
Potassium 335.95mg 7%
Total Carbs 9.04g 3%
Sugars 2.81g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2.11g 8%
Protein 13.91g 28%
Vitamin C 12.7mg 21%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 356.8mg 36%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 395.5 Kcal (1656 kJ)
Calories from fat 379.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.21g 238%
Cholesterol 30.74mg 38%
Sodium 589.63mg 90%
Potassium 91.7mg 7%
Total Carbs 2.47g 3%
Sugars 0.77g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0.58g 8%
Protein 3.8g 28%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 21%
Iron 0.6mg 12%
Calcium 97.4mg 36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 41.4
    Points
  • 42
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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