Hearty Caesar Salad

This Caesar salad does not mess around. It has everything in great amounts to make it an extremely flavorful and sustaining side dish (or meal in itself). Can add cooked chicken breast if desired to make it more of a meal-in-one.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 777 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ¾ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pound bacon
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• ½ red onion, sliced
• 6 fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 head romaine lettuce, torn
• 1 clove garlic, coarsely chopped, or more to taste
• 1 pasteurized egg
• 1 (6 ounce) package croutons

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels and crumble.

Step 2

Blend mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, egg, black pepper, and seasoned salt in a blender until smooth. Refrigerate for flavors to blend.

Step 3

Mix romaine lettuce, bacon, onion, mushrooms, and croutons in a large bowl. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat.