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Caesar salad
Heat the oven to 190°C. Toss the bread cubes with the olive oil, crushed garlic and salt on a baking tray and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp right through. Pick out the garlic.
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How long does Caesar salad take?
37 min all in — 25 min prep, 12 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 people. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Fish. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Pescatarian, Nut-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Mortar and pestle, Mixing bowl, Baking tray, Oven, Chef's knife.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1 pinch.
What can I use instead?
Anchovy fillets → Leave them out and double the Worcestershire. Closer to the reported original. Still not vegetarian, because Worcestershire sauce contains anchovy. Raw egg yolks → 2 tbsp good mayonnaise. A shortcut many restaurants take. Thicker and less bright, but safe for everyone.
What should I watch for?
The yolks are raw. Use pasteurised eggs for anyone pregnant, very young, elderly or unwell.
Any tips from this recipe?
To coddle the yolks, the way the Tijuana original is said to have been made, lower whole eggs into boiling water for 60 seconds, cool them in cold water, then separate. The dressing keeps three days in a jar in the fridge. Sliced grilled chicken on top makes it the standard American lunch main.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.