Barbara Bush’s Caesar Salad
Recipe: #33418
September 28, 2019
Categories: Salads, Main Dish Salad, Cheese, Blue, Parmesan, Lettuce Mexican, Vegetarian, more
"Uso benefits"
Original is 8 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (388.5 g)
- Calories 940.3
- Total Fat - 30.8 g
- Saturated Fat - 7.4 g
- Cholesterol - 127.2 mg
- Sodium - 1210.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 132.6 g
- Dietary Fiber - 7.8 g
- Sugars - 2 g
- Protein - 30.6 g
- Calcium - 1457.2 mg
- Iron - 59.8 mg
- Vitamin C - 7 mg
- Thiamin - 1.8 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Cut garlic into quarters and let set in ½ cup of olive oil overnight (out of refrigerator).
Step 2
Put bread cubes in a shallow pan and toast at 300 degrees for 30 minutes until golden brown, turning with a fork.
Step 3
After cooling wrap them with wax paper until needed.
Step 4
Sprinkle lettuce greens with Parmesan cheese, Blue cheese, salt and pepper.
Step 5
Add olive oil (not the oil treated with garlic).
Step 6
Mix together 1 egg, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce.
Step 7
Pour over salad and toss.
Step 8
Mix croutons with olive oil treated with garlic and add to salad.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- When selecting the lettuce greens, choose a variety of colors and textures for the best flavor and presentation.
- Make sure to use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best flavor.
- Substitute kale or spinach for the assorted lettuce greens. This provides a more nutrient-dense option with higher levels of vitamins and minerals.
- Substitute walnuts for the croutons. This provides a crunchy texture and adds healthy fats, protein, and fiber to the salad.
Taco Caesar Salad Replace the bread cubes with taco shells, and the Parmesan cheese with shredded cheddar cheese. Replace the Worcestershire sauce with taco sauce.
Grilled Salmon with Lemon-Herb Sauce - This dish is a perfect complement to Barbara Bush's Caesar Salad as the light, flavorful sauce and the tender salmon will help to balance out the strong flavors of the salad. Plus, the added protein from the salmon will make the meal more filling and satisfying.
Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan: Roasted asparagus is a great side dish to accompany the grilled salmon and Caesar salad. The asparagus is light and flavorful, and the Parmesan adds a nice salty flavor. The roasted asparagus pairs nicely with the lemon-herb sauce and helps to round out the meal.
FAQ
Q: How long should the garlic sit in olive oil?
A: The garlic should sit in the olive oil overnight, preferably out of the refrigerator.
Q: Can olive oil be reused?
A: Yes, olive oil can be reused for up to 3-4 times. Be sure to strain the oil after each use and store it in a cool, dark place.
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Fun facts:
This Caesar salad recipe was created by Barbara Bush, wife of the 41st President of the United States, George H. W. Bush. This salad was served at the White House during the Bush presidency.
The Caesar salad was created in 1924 by Italian restaurateur Caesar Cardini in Tijuana, Mexico. It was a popular dish among celebrities and Hollywood stars, including Charlie Chaplin, who visited Cardini's restaurant.