Cucumber Caesar Salad (Printable)

A refreshing twist on the classic featuring crisp cucumbers, crunchy croutons, and creamy homemade dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large English cucumbers, sliced into half-moons
02 - 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
03 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced

→ Croutons

04 - 2 cups bread cubes, preferably day-old baguette or sourdough
05 - 2 tbsp olive oil
06 - 1/4 tsp sea salt
07 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Dressing

08 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
09 - 2 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
11 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
12 - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
13 - 1 clove garlic, minced
14 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
15 - 1/4 tsp sea salt

→ Garnish

16 - 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
17 - Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss bread cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Set aside to cool.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, grated Parmesan, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, black pepper, and salt until smooth and creamy.
03 - In a large salad bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, chopped romaine, and red onion if using.
04 - Drizzle dressing over vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly.
05 - Add cooled croutons and toss again lightly. Top with shaved Parmesan and extra black pepper before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cucumber crunch transforms familiar Caesar flavors into something completely new and refreshing
  • Homemade croutons are so easy and they make everything taste restaurant quality
02 -
  • Serve this salad right after tossing because the croutons will start to soften as they sit
  • The dressing tastes even better if you make it an hour ahead and let the flavors meld together
03 -
  • If your cucumbers have large seeds, scoop them out with a spoon before slicing for a better texture
  • Let the dressed salad sit for just 5 minutes before serving, the cucumbers release water that makes the dressing cling even better

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