Description
A crisp and cool twist on the classic Caesar salad using sliced English cucumbers and a creamy homemade dressing.
Ingredients
2 large English cucumbers, sliced
1/2 cup freshly shaved Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup Caesar croutons
1/2 cup high-quality mayonnaise
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp anchovy paste
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Slice the cucumbers into 1/4 inch rounds and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2: In a small jar or bowl, combine mayonnaise, garlic, anchovy paste, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Whisk until smooth.
Step 3: Slowly whisk in the olive oil until the dressing is fully emulsified and thick.
Step 4: Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and toss thoroughly to coat each slice.
Step 5: Fold in half of the Parmesan cheese and the black pepper.
Step 6: Top with croutons and the remaining Parmesan cheese just before serving to maintain crunch.
Notes
For the best results, use English cucumbers to avoid tough skin and large seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
