This Caesar Salad with Balsamic Dressing recipe is definitely a delicious twist on the classic caesar!
Caesar Salad with Balsamic Dressing and Parmesan Croutons
This Caesar Salad recipe is jazzed up with a balsamic dressing, Parmesan croutons and olives.
Recipe Details
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 419kcal
Ingredients
BALSAMIC DRESSING:
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
CROUTONS:
- 2 cups seasoned Italian bread cubes (focaccia works great)
- 3 tablespoons balsamic Italian dressing (above)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
SALAD:
- 4 cups torn romaine lettuce
- 2 cups iceberg lettuce chunks
- 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
- ½ cup pitted black olives
- 2 large hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper, or to taste
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
PREPARE THE DRESSING:
- Combine vinegar, olive oil, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, basil and garlic in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake until mixed well.
MAKE THE CROUTONS:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Place the bread cubes in a bowl, add 2 tablespoons of the Balsamic dressing and Parmesan cheese; toss to coat.
- Spread the bread cubes in a single layer on a shallow baking pan. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir occasionally while baking.
ASSEMBLE THE SALAD:
- In a large bowl, combine all the lettuce, onion, olives and eggs. Add about ½ cup of the balsamic dressing (or to taste), salt and pepper and toss to coat. Add the Parmesan cheese and croutons and toss gently.
Notes
- Green olives are also good in this salad.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 419kcal, Carbohydrates: 27g, Protein: 11g, Fat: 30g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 19g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 103mg, Sodium: 945mg, Potassium: 393mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 4763IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 203mg, Iron: 3mg
I made this last night, the hottest summer day so far in the Northeast! A dear friend from work came over and absolutely loved the dressing so I sent it home with her! This recipe is so delicious utilizing most of things I had around the house and even some fresh basil from the Farmer’s Market that we have at the hospital once a week for employees and visitors. Thank you for sharing this it made our night a special rememberence of friendship sharing good food together.
So nice to hear!