RE Friday Round-Up: Caesar Salad is a Comfort Food
A big plate of Caesar salad is an excellent summer meal that’s delicious and comforting. It automatically puts you in a place of “comfort” and I’m not really sure why? Maybe it’s the heavier salad dressing and croutons and cheese, or have you ever thought about how food tastes better when you’re eating with people you enjoy being with?
Since we all have a salad decision to make when we go out to dinner, house or Caesar, I’d love to take a poll and see which is more popular nation-wide.
I think of it as the choice between “fresh” or “comfort.” My husband almost always chooses Caesar, and I pick the house salad.
Either way, I’m happy to feature some yummy deliciousness here at RE today! Decide for yourself which Caesar looks good to you!
So in asking my readers today, do you normally choose a Caesar or House salad when you eat out?
Food for my Family: Grilled Romaine with Blue Cheese Vinaigrette and Bacon Crumbles
Boy Meets Food: Panko Crusted Tuna Steak Caesar Salad
Eat 2 Gather (Formally Luvs Strawberry Cake): Caesar Chicken Noodle Salad
My friend Myrna’s HAIL CAESAR SALAD that I served at this dinner party.
Tasty Kitchen: Caesar Salad Lettuce Wraps
Pink Parsley: Caesar Salad Tartlets with Roasted Garlic Crusts
Simple Comfort Food: Classic Caesar with Egg Yolks and Anchovies
Simple Bites: Grilled Caesar Salad
Dinner with Julie: Shrimp Caesar Salad
Farm Flavor: Salmon Caesar Wraps
Great Bar Food at Home: Santa Fe-Caesar Crema
Tammy’s Recipes: Caesar Fish Salad
Hun … What’s For Dinner: Caesar Salad Bread
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I’m a bit of an adventurer when it comes to restaurant salads. Last night I had a fabulous salad made with local melon, prosciutto, and arugula with a white balsamic vinaigrette. It was divine! But Jack almost always orders Caesar. He also makes a mean Caesar salad himself. Our church has a potluck every Sunday after worship, and most Sundays find Jack’s Caesar salad on the serving table. He leaves out the anchovies and doesn’t usually bother with the eggs. His trick for a quick but yummy salad? He mixes Ken’s bottled dressing with EVOO and fresh-squeezed lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and freshly ground black pepper. Fresh Romaine, freshly grated cheese, and croutons all get mixed with the dressing just before serving. It’s delicious!
Caesar salad is comfort food and all of these recipe creations look amazing!
I love to order a Caesar salad for lunch but usually ask that they lightly dress the salad. Most restaurants seem to use too much dressing. The best Caesar salad i have had was in Santo Domingo where they still make the salad in front of you in a large wooden bowl that they rub with a clove of garlic.
I love Caesar Salad…but looking for a good bottled dressing or a simple homemade dressing that tastes great but is not TOO full of calories! Is that asking too much? Any one have suggestions?? PLEASE??? Thanks!
I especially love Chicken Caesar salad!
I love Caesar salad! I’m way to hungry to look at these pictures right now!
I tend to go for the house salad. I usually get the house dressing too. Caesars are good, but sometimes a little heavy to start a meal off.
Most of the time a house salad with bleu cheese dressing on the side!
Tough choice..I usually choose the house, my hubby and oldest will usually choose caesar!
I love a good house salad, but mostly because I am vegetarian and house salads include more vegetables! I hate having to order a ceasar salad and pick out the chicken. But I do Loooove a good caesar dressing, do you have a recipe?