Pepperoni Caesar Salad

Name: Pepperoni Caesar Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 8 cups torn romaine; 4 ounces halved sliced pepperoni (about 1 cup); 1-1/2 cups Caesar salad croutons; 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

"Here's my recipe to make the best-tasting Caesar salad ever," relates Dorothy Smith of El Dorado, Arkansas. Pepperoni slices add a spicy spin to the classic combination of crisp romaine and crunchy croutons in a garlic dressing.

Ingredients

1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 cups torn romaine
4 ounces halved sliced pepperoni (about 1 cup)
1-1/2 cups Caesar salad croutons
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, mayonnaise, garlic, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and pepper; set aside.
In a large salad bowl, combine romaine and pepperoni. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with croutons and Parmesan. Serve immediately.

Originally published as Pepperoni Caesar Salad in Quick Cooking March/April 2001

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mry

Sep 5, 2009

This sounds good! I just might try this!!
valanddansmith

Jan 20, 2009

We loved this!! The dressing is tangy and delicious - however, I will definitely double it next time. I always have leftover salad so I don't add the dressing to the entire bowl. Thus, we didn't have enough dressing left for the last helping or two of salad. I made the recipe as is, except that I added halved grape tomatoes and sliced black olives. Yum!!!
kebell

Jan 11, 2008

This recipe is so good and easy to fix. Instead of pepperoni I might add chicken or shrimp.