This is my husbands aunts recipe & it quickly became the only caeser salad recipe we make in our house. Everytime we take this salad to any type of gathering, it’s nothing but compliments, & everyone wants the recipe!

Serves 6

1 1/2 cups mayonnaise

2 TBS fresh lemon juice

2 ts dijon mustard

3 whole anchovies, finely chopped

4 garlic cloves, crushed

1/4 ts worcestershire sauce

1/2 ts freshly ground black pepper

2 large heads cos lettuce, washed

1/4 cup parmesan cheese

For the croutons:

3 slices of your favourite bread

3 TBS good quality olive oil

salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Method:

To make the dressing:

In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, anchovies, garlic, worcestershire sauce & pepper. Ensure everything is mixed well, then cover & place in the fridge until needed.

To make the croutons:

Preheat oven to 180 degrees C

Tear bread into bite-sized chunks & place on a baking sheet lined with baking paper.

pour olive oil, salt & pepper evenly over bread & toss to ensure every piece of bread is coated.

Cook in oven for 15-20 minutes or until bread becones crispy & golden in colour. Flip croutons over halfway through cooking. Allow to cool.

To assemble the salad:

Roughly chop the lettuce & place in a big salad bowl.

Pour dressing on top, & mix to ensure lettuce is coated evenily.

Using a vegetable peeler, peel long thin peices of cheese & add to the salad.

Add the croutons just before serving.

Enjoy!