Cucumber Caesar Salad (Printable)

Fresh cucumbers, romaine, and golden croutons tossed in a rich, tangy Caesar dressing for a perfect light lunch or side.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large English cucumbers, sliced into half-moons
02 - 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
03 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced

→ Croutons

04 - 2 cups bread cubes (day-old baguette or sourdough)
05 - 2 tbsp olive oil
06 - 1/4 tsp sea salt
07 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Dressing

08 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
09 - 2 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
11 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
12 - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
13 - 1 clove garlic, minced
14 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
15 - 1/4 tsp sea salt

→ Garnish

16 - 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
17 - Freshly cracked black pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss bread cubes with olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 5–7 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
02 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, black pepper, and sea salt. Continue whisking until mixture is completely smooth and well combined.
03 - In a large salad bowl, combine sliced English cucumbers, chopped romaine lettuce, and thinly sliced red onion. Toss vegetables gently to distribute evenly.
04 - Drizzle prepared Caesar dressing over the vegetable mixture. Using salad tongs, toss gently until all ingredients are lightly coated with dressing.
05 - Add cooled homemade croutons to the dressed salad. Toss lightly once more to incorporate. Top with shaved Parmesan cheese and freshly cracked black pepper. Serve immediately while croutons remain crisp.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cool cucumbers cut through the rich dressing like nothing else
  • Homemade croutons make all the difference and they take minutes
  • Everything comes together in under twenty minutes flat
02 -
  • The dressing tastes infinitely better after it sits for ten minutes so make it first
  • Cucumbers release water as they sit so dress this right before serving
  • Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly than cold ones
03 -
  • English cucumbers are worth seeking out for their texture and lack of tough seeds
  • Homemade croutons transform this from good to unforgettable in just minutes

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