Preheat oven or air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Toss cubed or torn bread with olive oil and seasoning until well combined. Spread in one layer on baking sheet.
Bake for 7 minutes or until golden. Remove from oven and set aside allow to cool completely.
Caesar Dressing
In a small bowl, add all the ingredients for dressing and stir to combine well.
Assembling Caesar Salad
Chop romaine lettuce and rinse well. Dry thoroughly to remove all excess water. Transfer chopped lettuce to a large salad bowl.
Add dressing, half of freshly shaved Parmigiano Reggiano and half of the croutons. Toss to combine well.
Top with remaining croutons, shaved Parmesan, and anchovies if desired. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
Croutons: alternatively to drizzling olive oil, an oil spray works even better because it has great surface coverage. Croutons can be up to a week and stored in an airtight container.
Dressing: can be made and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week if made without garlic. Simply add garlic when ready to toss with lettuce.
Lettuce: be sure that lettuce is thoroughly dried before adding dressing as it will not coat the lettuce well if there is any moisture
Anchovies: if topping salad with anchovy fillets, pat them dry with a paper towel first to remove excess olive oil
Make it a meal: add grilled chicken, steak, or salmon to the salad for a complete meal.
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