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Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons
Pairs well with Frutézia® Sunshine Blend
Serves 4

2T Olive oil
4 Garlic cloves
1/4 t Salt
1t Worcestershire sauce
1 Egg yolk
1/2 t Black Pepper
1T Fresh lemon juice
1/3 C Olive oil
1/4 t Sugar
1/4 t Dijon mustard
1 Head romaine lettuce, washed and ripped into bite-sized pieces
2C Day-old bread, cubed
3/4 C Parmesan cheese, grated
Additional salt and ground black pepper to taste

To make the croutons
Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add 2 quartered garlic cloves to the hot oil, cook until brown, and then remove the garlic from the pan. Add the cubed bread to the hot oil and cook, turning often, until they're lightly browned. Remove croutons, drain on paper towels, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
To make the dressing
Mix the Worcestershire sauce with garlic, egg yolk, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, sugar, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice--preferably in a blender. Then slowly pour in 1/3 cup of olive oil. Blend until combined
To make the salad
Toss the lettuce, croutons, and parmesan with the dressing and enjoy!