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Caesar Salad recipe | Veg Caesar Salad | Indian style Vegetarian Caesar Salad |
Tarla Dalal
24 August, 2016
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Caesar Salad recipe | Veg Caesar Salad | Indian style Vegetarian Caesar Salad |
Caesar Salad is a world-renowned classic, celebrated for its crisp texture and distinctive tangy, savory flavor profile. Originating in Mexico, this salad has transcended borders to become a global favorite. Traditionally, it features romaine lettuce, croutons, Parmesan cheese, and a dressing made with olive oil, egg, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic, and black pepper. While often associated with non-vegetarian ingredients like anchovies in its classic dressing, its core appeal lies in the refreshing crunch and bold flavors, making it ripe for vegetarian adaptations, especially in a diverse culinary landscape like India.
The Veg Caesar Salad recipe, or Indian style Caesar Salad, offers a delightful vegetarian rendition that retains the essence of the original while catering to diverse palates. At its heart, this version utilizes 3 cups of iceberg lettuce, torn into pieces, providing the essential crisp base. Complementing this freshness are 1/4 cup of processed cheese cubes, adding a creamy, salty dimension, and 2 cups of fried bread croutons, which contribute that satisfying crunch crucial to any Caesar salad. These core ingredients set the stage for a fulfilling and flavorful salad experience without any meat products.
The magic of any Caesar salad, including its vegetarian counterpart, lies significantly in its dressing. For this Indian-style adaptation, the dressing is a harmonious blend designed to deliver the signature tangy and savory notes. It calls for 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, providing a creamy base, along with 2 tsp of finely chopped garlic (lehsun) for a pungent kick. 1 tsp of Worcestershire sauce (ensure it's vegetarian for an Indian context), 1/2 tsp of mustard (rai/sarson) paste, and 1 tsp of lemon juice contribute the essential tang and depth. Finally, 1/4 cup of olive oil emulsifies the dressing, bringing all the flavors together, seasoned with salt and pepper to taste.
Preparing this Indian style Caesar Salad is straightforward, ensuring that its delightful flavors are accessible to home cooks. The process involves simply combining all the ingredients for the dressing in a bowl and mixing them thoroughly to achieve a smooth, well-emulsified consistency. Separately, in a large bowl, the torn iceberg lettuce, processed cheese cubes, and fried bread croutons are placed. Just before serving, the prepared dressing is poured over these ingredients.
The final step involves tossing all the components together until the lettuce, cheese, and croutons are evenly coated with the rich and flavorful dressing. This ensures that every bite delivers a perfect balance of textures and tastes – the crispness of the lettuce, the chewiness of the cheese, the crunch of the croutons, and the creamy, tangy burst of the dressing. The ease of preparation makes this a fantastic option for a quick side dish, a light meal, or even as an appetizer for gatherings.
This Veg Caesar Salad is a testament to how classic international dishes can be beautifully adapted to suit vegetarian preferences, maintaining their allure while offering a familiar taste profile. The combination of fresh greens, savory cheese, crunchy croutons, and a zesty dressing makes it an appealing choice for anyone looking for a refreshing yet satisfying salad. It's a delightful way to bring a touch of global cuisine with an Indian vegetarian twist to your table.
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
None Mins
Total Time
10 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
3 cups iceberg lettuce , torn into pieces
1/4 cup processed cheese cubes
2 cups fried bread croutons
To Be Mixed Into A Dressing
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp mustard (rai / sarson) paste
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tsp lemon juice
salt and to taste
Method
for Veg Caesar Salad
- Combine all the ingredients along with the dressing in a deep bowl and toss well.
- Serve Veg Caesar Salad immediately.
Caesar Salad, Veg Caesar Salad recipe with step by step photos
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Serve Caesar Salad recipe | Veg Caesar Salad | Indian style Vegetarian Caesar Salad immediately.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 589 cal |
| Protein | 5.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 26.3 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g |
| Fat | 53.3 g |
| Cholesterol | 9.5 mg |
| Sodium | 442.7 mg |
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April 6, 2017, 4:11 p.m.
vasu
March 1, 2016, 3:23 p.m.
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Manisha Patel
July 15, 2013, 2:34 p.m.
Behaad badiya jankaari naste ki dishes ke bare mein. Nariyal pani tho bachee pee jate hai par malai nahi kate. Coconut Water with Coconut Meat is the best way to give whole nariyal with malai. And it taste very good. Lovely & easy recipe.Chanadal ke pancake bana chuki hoon. It was healthy & delicious.
Tarla Dalal
July 15, 2013, 2:34 p.m.
Glad you liked the article.
rajat raghuwanshi
Dec. 28, 2010, 11:14 p.m.
Tarla Dalal
Dec. 28, 2010, 11:14 p.m.
Hi Rajat , we are delighted you loved the Veg Caesar Salad recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.
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