Blue Cheese Caesar Salad

Elevate your salad game with this irresistible Blue Cheese Caesar Salad, a bold twist on the classic Caesar. Crisp Romaine lettuce forms the foundation of this dish, while savory, homemade garlic croutons add a satisfying crunch. The star of the show is the creamy, tangy dressing, blending rich blue cheese crumbles with Parmesan, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of Worcestershire sauce for a flavor-packed experience. Topped with extra blue cheese and Parmesan for a decadent finish, this salad is perfect as a show-stopping appetizer or a hearty main course. With just 30 minutes of prep and cook time, this recipe is a must-try for blue cheese lovers and Caesar salad enthusiasts alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 heads Romaine lettuce
• 0.5 cups Blue cheese crumbles
• 0.25 cups Parmesan cheese
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 0.25 cups Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 cups French bread
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil (for croutons)
• 0.25 teaspoons Garlic powder

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Prepare the croutons by cutting French bread into 1-inch cubes.

Step 3

In a small bowl, melt the butter and mix it with olive oil and garlic powder. Toss the bread cubes in this mixture until evenly coated.

Step 4

Spread the bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Set aside to cool.

Step 5

Wash and dry the Romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Place the lettuce in a large salad bowl.

Step 6

In a small blender or food processor, combine blue cheese crumbles, Parmesan cheese, garlic, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, olive oil (0.25 cups), Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Step 7

Drizzle the dressing over the lettuce and toss evenly to coat.

Step 8

Add the croutons to the salad, tossing gently to distribute them.

Step 9

Sprinkle additional blue cheese crumbles and Parmesan cheese on top for garnish, if desired.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1693.8 grams (1693.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2727

Total Fat 222.20g	285%
Saturated Fat 49.00g	245%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.30g
Cholesterol 246mg	82%
Sodium 3924mg	171%
Total Carbohydrate 142.80g	52%
Dietary Fiber 19.30g	69%
Total Sugars 19.50g
Protein 53.30g	107%

Vitamin D 12IU	62%
Calcium 1049mg	81%
Iron 17mg	94%
Potassium 2730mg	58%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 71.8%

Protein: 7.7%

Carbs: 20.5%