Starters
International
InternationalCaesar Salad
The classic crisp lettuce, croutons and salty dressing. The tiers rise from a bottled-dressing bowl to a hand-whisked anchovy and egg-yolk dressing with sourdough croutons and aged Parmesan.
Nut-free
Budget version
Baby gem, shop croutons and bottled Caesar dressing.
Per serving£1.75
Total cost£3.50
Time10 min
Ingredients for 2
- 2 baby gem lettuce , leaves separated
- 60 g shop-bought croutons
- 80 ml bottled Caesar dressing
- 30 g hard cheese , grated
- black pepper , to taste
Method
- Wash and dry the lettuce leaves and tear any large ones in half.
- Pile the leaves into a serving bowl.
- Drizzle over the bottled dressing and toss to coat.
- Scatter with the croutons and grated cheese.
- Finish with a grind of black pepper and serve.
Equipment
- salad bowl
The three ways, side by side
Budget
Baby gem, shop croutons and bottled Caesar dressing.
Better
Cos lettuce, homemade garlic croutons and a quick anchovy dressing.
Ultimate
Hand-whisked egg-yolk and anchovy dressing, sourdough croutons and 24-month Parmigiano.
