Lemony Caesar Salad Recipe
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Lemony Caesar Salad

By: Taste of Home's Fast Family Favorites 
"To save time, take advantage of convenient ready-to-serve romaine in a bag as well as garlic-seasoned croutons for extra flavor."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (32)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 6 - 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup olive or vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 9 cups torn romaine lettuce
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup salad croutons (optional)
  • Sliced red onion (optional)

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine oil, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, salt if desired and pepper; mix well.
  2. In a salad bowl, combine romaine and cheese. Drizzle with dressing; add croutons and onion if desired. Toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: 1 cup of salad with 1 tablespoon of dressing (prepared without salt and croutons) equals 146 calories, 79 mg sodium, 2 mg cholesterol, 2 gm carbohydrate, 2 gm protein, 15 gm fat, 1 gm fiber. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 1 vegetable.
  • © 2002 Reiman Media Group, Inc.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2010 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
While not really a Caesar dressing at all, this is delicious nonetheless. Loved the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2010 by Soup Loving Nicole Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Not a true Caesar but we enjoyed it very much. The flavors all came together nicely. I used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2011 by Dianne   view full review
A most excellent salad. Perfect ratio of olive oil to lemon juice. I used only 1/4 tsp. salt....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2011 by Baker Bee Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is my new favorite salad! I liked that it wasn't the typical creamy version of the salad....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2011 by Deeli   view full review
As others have mentioned this really isn't Caesar but it's quite tasty nonetheless. If you...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2011 by CHEFJULIE1 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Good salad, as others have said, but not very caesar-ish. It was easy and simple but very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2011 by kellieann Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was great. It didn't taste like normal caesar salad dressing, but it was still very good....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2009 by lil' nik   view full review
Very easy to make and very good. Made a few alterations (not cuz it needed it just cuz thats...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2011 by lutzflcat Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Nice homemade dressing. Next time, think I'll put in a little bit of the anchovy paste that I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2011 by mommyluvs2cook Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
So fresh and light! I LOVED IT! Didn't add the onion but next time I will, sounds like a...

 

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