Ingredients for - Apple Caesar Salad

1. 3/4 cup olive oil, divided
2. 4 to 6 garlic cloves, peeled, divided
3. 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
4. 6 cups cubed French bread
5. 1/4 cup lemon juice
6. 1-1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
7. 1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
8. 1/2 teaspoon pepper
9. 12 cups torn romaine
10. 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
11. 3 medium apples or ripe pears, diced

How to cook deliciously - Apple Caesar Salad

1 . Stage

For croutons, combine 1/4 cup oil, 2-3 garlic cloves and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl; let stand for 1 hour. Strain oil and discard garlic. Toss bread cubes in the oil; place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 7-9 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Cool.

2 . Stage

In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, pepper and remaining oil and salt. Mince remaining garlic; stir into dressing.

3 . Stage

Place romaine in a salad bowl; drizzle with dressing. Add the croutons, Parmesan cheese and apple; toss to coat.