Moribyan Style Caesar Salad
If you like Caesar Salad, wait until you try this version with a few twists inspired by my Arab background. The yogurt in the dressing is so light and refreshing and the tahini adds a nice nuttiness. Pair it with some homemade garlic and herb croutons and you have the perfect salad!
Ingredients
DRESSING
- 1/2 cup plain whole milk yoghurt
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 tablespoon tahini
- 1/2 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- juice of 1/2 large lemon
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
CROUTONS
- 14 ounces bread of choice cubed, I used a loaf of sourdough
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- sprinkle of black pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan
SALAD
- 2 whole heads romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- 1/2 cup black olive sliced thin
- 1 teaspoon sumac
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries optional
- 1/4 cup shreded parmesan
Instructions
DRESSING
- To make the dressing, mix together the yogurt, mayo, tahini, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, anchovy paste, garlic powder, lemon juice, grated parmesan, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
CROUTONS
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Mix together olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Transfer the cubed bread to a baking tray. Toss in the olive oil mixture and make sure each piece is coated evenly.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until the bread is dry and crispy.
- Toss in the fresh parsley and grated parmesan and allow to cool to room temperature before adding in to your salads.
SALAD
- In a large salad bowl, add the chopped lettuce, cucumbers, black olives, sumac, dried cranberries, and parmesan.
- Add as much or as little dressing as you like. Toss the salad in the dressing.
- Right before serving, mix in the croutons so they don’t get mushy. Enjoy.
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