Simple Caesar Salad

Ingredients

• 2 Romaine Hearts
• Fresh Parmesan cheese shavings (Use your vegetable peeler to peel the shavings directly from the wedge)
• 1 Baguette, cut into 1-inch cubes (Or whatever bread you prefer)
• 2-3 cloves Garlic, sliced
• 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup Prepared Caesar dressing (Or as much as you like)
• Salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Make the croutons ---

2. 2

   Cut your bread into ¾- to 1-inch cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.

3. 3

   In a small saucepan over low heat, add ¼ cup olive oil and your sliced garlic. Let the garlic gently sizzle until just golden. Remove and discard the garlic slices—they’ve done their job.

4. 4

   Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan and melt into the garlic-infused oil.

5. 5

   Pour the mixture over the bread cubes and toss to coat evenly. Season with salt, pepper, and herbs like oregano or parsley if you like.

6. 6

   Spread the cubes out on a sheet pan and bake at 400°F for about 10 minutes, or until golden and slightly firm. For extra crispy croutons, bake a few minutes longer.

7. 7

   --- Prep the lettuce ---

8. 8

   Trim the ends off your Romaine hearts.

9. 9

   Slice each heart lengthwise into quarters, then chop into bite-sized pieces.

10. 10

    Store the lettuce in a lidded bowl or zip-top bag in the fridge. This makes it easy to grab and toss together whenever you’re ready to eat.

11. 11

    --- Assemble Your Easy Caesar Salad ---

12. 12

    Add your prepped lettuce to a large mixing bowl.

13. 13

    Pour in your Shortcut Caesar Dressing (as much or as little as you like).

14. 14

    Toss well to coat—if your bowl has a lid, just give it a good shake.

15. 15

    Add your homemade croutons and top with shaved Parmesan.