Best Simple Mock Caesar Salad Recipes

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QUICK MOCK CAESAR SALAD



Quick Mock Caesar Salad image

This salad has the flavor of an authentic Caesar salad but without the fuss. You can keep the dressing on hand to quickly and deliciously top a variety of greens and vegetables.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
1-1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
4 cups torn romaine lettuce
1/4 cup Caesar salad croutons
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In small bowl, whisk the first five ingredients. In a large bowl, add lettuce. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with croutons and shredded cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 150mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SIMPLE MOCK CAESAR SALAD



Simple Mock Caesar Salad image

"I first tried this simple salad at a dinner party," recalls Carol Bland, Banning, California. "The hostess wouldn't part with her secret recipe, so I experimented until I perfected the thick Parmesan-and-garlic dressing myself."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/3 cup olive oil
7 cups torn romaine

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the vinegar, cheese and garlic powder; cover and process until combined. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. , Place romaine in a salad bowl; drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 89mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MOCK CAESAR SALAD



Mock Caesar Salad image

This has a wonderful flavor the endive and lettuce with the garlic a bit of punch. Tomatoes add the finishing touch of color.

Provided by Braunda

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 cups Belgian endive, chopped
6 cups romaine lettuce, torn
1/8 cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
2 medium tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • Mix garlic, soy sauce and lemon juice in a large salad bowl and whisk together.
  • Add endive and romaine.
  • Toss to coat.
  • Top with cheese and pepper and tomatoes.

MOCK CAESAR SALAD



Mock Caesar Salad image

Provided by Jacques Pepin

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large head escarole or other salad green, or mixture of salad greens (about 1 1/4 pounds)
3 tablespoons canola or saffron oil
Stale bread (about 4 ounces), cut into 1-inch pieces (3 cups)
1 2-ounce can flat anchovy fillets in oil, coarsely chopped (with oil)
4 or 5 large cloves garlic, peeled, crushed and chopped (1 tablespoon)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup olive or peanut oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup crumbled bleu cheese, or a combination of bleu, cheddar, Camembert or other cheeses

Steps:

  • Discard wilted leaves from the salad greens, and cut the trimmed greens into 2-inch pieces. Wash and dry the greens thoroughly. You should have 9 to 10 cups.
  • Heat the canola oil in a skillet. When it is hot, add the bread cubes, and saute them until the cubes are nicely browned on all sides. Remove them from the skillet and set them aside in a small bowl.
  • Mix the anchovies, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper and cheese together in the bowl to be used to serve the salad. At serving time, add the salad greens to the dressing in the bowl, toss well, and divide the salad among six plates. Sprinkle with the croutons, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 250, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 488 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

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