Quinoa Caesar Salad Recipe
Author: My Frugal Adventures
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Serves: 4 servings
- Croutons:
- ½ loaf of French Bread roughly torn or chopped into 1 inch pieces
- ¼ cup olive oil or melted butter
- 2 teaspoons Italian Seasonings
- salt and pepper
- red pepper flakes (optional)
- Dressing:
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons mayo
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- salt and pepper
- Salad:
- 2 heads chopped romaine lettuce
- freshly shaved or grated parmesan (about ¼-1/2 cup depending on preference)
- 1 cup cooked quinoa, fluffed with a fork
- Preheat oven 375 degrees.
- Place bread in a large bowl and evenly coat with olive oil and Italian seasoning.
- Stir well and spread croutons evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper and red pepper flakes (to taste).
- Bake 10 minutes and remove from oven and set aside.
- Dressing:
- Whisk all ingredients together until completely incorporated and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Add romaine lettuce to a large bowl, drizzle with salad dressing and quinoa- mix well.
- Gently stir in parmesan and sprinkle on top with homemade croutons.
Recipe by My Frugal Adventures at https://myfrugaladventures.com/2018/09/homemade-quinoa-caesar-salad-recipe/
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