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Spicy Caesar Salad with crisp romaine, spicy dressing, and crunchy croutons, garnished with Parmesan cheese.

Spicy Caesar Salad

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Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

While the classic Caesar salad with its creamy, tangy dressing, cheese, and croutons is always a hit, I love this twist featuring a creamy, spicy dressing and buttery breadcrumbs for an extra kick.

Ingredients 

  • 2 heads romaine lettuce, or baby spinach, washed and chopped

Spicy Caesar Dressing Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Caesar dressing, store-bought or homemade
  • 1-2 teaspoons hot sauce or cayenne pepper, adjust to taste
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup croutons, homemade or store-bought

Instructions

  • Wash and thoroughly dry the 2 heads romaine lettuce or fresh baby spinach, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. This ensures the dressing clings evenly to each leaf.
  • In a bowl, combine your 1 cup Caesar dressing with 1-2 teaspoons hot sauce or cayenne pepper or a pinch of cayenne pepper. Stir well and taste, adjusting the spice level to your liking.
  • In a large salad bowl, add the chopped romaine. Pour the spicy Caesar dressing over the lettuce and gently toss until all the leaves are evenly coated.½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese and 1 cup croutonsover the salad. Toss lightly again to mix all the ingredients without crushing the croutons.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 227kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 517mgPotassium: 412mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 13696IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 124mgIron: 2mg