Southern Caesar Salad

Southern Caesar salad with cornbread croutons, bacon, and diced pimentos in a creamy Caesar dressing is a delicious twist on the classic dish!

Course Salad

Cuisine American, Southern

Keyword Caesar salad, caesar salad recipe, southern caesar salad

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings people

Calories 188kcal

Author Blair Lonergan

2 romaine lettuce hearts, washed, dried, and chopped
Caesar Dressing, (use desired amount), or sub with store-bought Caesar dressing
4 strips bacon, cooked and chopped
2 tablespoons diced pimentos (from a 4-ounce jar), patted dry
⅓ cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
Homemade Cornbread Croutons (use desired amount), or sub with store-bought cornbread croutons
Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste

Place the lettuce in a large bowl. Add dressing, as much as desired, and toss until the leaves are lightly coated. Start with a small amount of dressing, toss, and then taste. You can always add more if needed!
Add the bacon, pimentos, croutons (however many you want) and Parmesan cheese; gently toss again. Season with black pepper. Serve immediately.

For a shortcut, use a store-bought Caesar dressing (this is one of my favorites).

Instead of making homemade croutons, purchase a package of cornbread croutons.

Use iceberg lettuce, chopped kale, or mixed spring greens rather than romaine.

Include additional vegetables for more flavor, such as chopped tomatoes, chopped cucumber, sliced red onion, or pickled red onions.