Veggie Caesar-style Salad With Garlic & Herb Croutons

19 Ingredients

Number of servings

For the croutons

2 slices crusty bread, cubed
2teaspoons garlic salt
2teaspoons dried mixed herbs
3tablespoons olive oil

For the dressing

2 cloves garlic, crushed
2tablespoons capers, drained
2tablespoons lemon juice
2teaspoons Dijon mustard
1teaspoons honey
8tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
1/3 cup natural yoghurt
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper

2 red apples, cored and diced
4 celery stalks, thinly sliced
1 head cos lettuce, leaves washed and roughly torn
4 spring onions, thinly sliced
1 bunch chives, chopped
4 eggs, hard-boiled , shelled and halved (to garnish)

Nutrition per serving

24% of daily energy intake*

Protein

Fat

Carbs

Sugars

Quantities above are a guide only. *Percentage daily energy intake is based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ.

Method

Step 1 of 7

First make the croutons. Place the cubes of bread into a bowl and sprinkle over the garlic salt and dried herbs. Drizzle with the olive oil and toss to coat evenly.

Step 2 of 7

Place the croutons on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake in a preheated oven, 200°C, Gas Mark 6, for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp. Remove from the oven and set aside.

Step 3 of 7

Meanwhile make the dressing. Place the garlic, capers, lemon juice, mustard, sugar or honey, Parmesan and yoghurt in a blender and whizz till smooth. Season with black pepper. Chill until ready to use (you can make the dressing up to a day in advance, if desired).

Step 4 of 7

Place the apples, celery, lettuce, spring onions and chives in a wide salad bowl.

Step 5 of 7

Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss to mix well.

Step 6 of 7

Garnish with the halved eggs and top with the garlic and herb croutons.

Step 7 of 7

Place the leaves from 2 romaine or cos lettuces in a bowl with 6 sliced spring onions, 2 sliced celery stalks and 1 sliced cucumber. Drizzle over 8 tablespoons ready-made Caesar salad dressing, scatter over 100 g ready-made croutons, season, toss to mix well and serve.

Quick Vegetable Mole

Difficulty

Licensed

Greek Style Salad With Rosemary And Sea Salt Sardines