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The Best Steak Caesar Salad Ever. Really.

By Kate Morgan Jackson

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A few simple changes will make your next steak Caesar salad even more delicious than usual! Breadcrumbs, cubed steak and just the right amount of dressing take your salad from good to the best steak Caesar salad ever.  Really!

Steak Caesar Salad

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I will freely admit it – I can be annoying to go out to eat with.

Maybe it is because I am a food blogger (although I kind of doubt it, because all my wonderful food blogger friends are amazingly nice, sweet, the opposite-of-annoying people.  David and Robyn and Lori and Lindsay and Kristen and Joanne, I’m looking at you guys.  THE BEST.).

Anyway, I can’t seem to get in and out of anywhere without psychoanalyzing the food…and it’s not only my own dinner.

Nope, the Southern husband gets dragged into my crazy as well, which actually doesn’t work out badly for him because then I go home and start trying to reinvent whatever it was that he ordered.

Sometimes it doesn’t work out…well.  Like the 25 times I crashed and burned trying to make chicken fried steak.  Those were dark days.

But sometimes…oh sometimes I manage to reassemble a recipe into something that we both agree is pretty dang great.

That could of course be his self-preservation instincts kicking in, but in the case of this Steak Caesar Salad, I do think I may have added something to the Caesar salad pantheon.  See what you think!

Here’s how it started.  We were having a lovely weekend down the at the Jersey Shore.  It was still the early edge of spring, but just warm enough to be able to walk along the boardwalk.

Here we are soaking up the ocean air – don’t we look happy?  You’d never know that in a short while I was going to pull my restaurant shenangans.

happy couple


So along comes lunchtime and we duck into a perfectly nice little beach restaurant.  I can’t even remember what I had, but the Southern husband ordered, yup, steak Caesar salad…and it came out looking like it has the other 1,000 times he has ordered it.

Romaine lettuce, lots of big croutons, ample amounts of dressing and three or four strips of steak on top of the whole thing.  He picked up his fork and steak knife, and honestly, he looked perfectly content.

Which is when I couldn’t help messing with his Caesar salad karma.

“Wouldn’t it be better if you didn’t have to cut up the steak? It’s hard to cut steak when it’s in the middle of the salad, isn’t it?”

“Don’t those croutons look too big?  Wouldn’t it be nicer if you could have one bite that had salad and steak and crouton all together?  I think those croutons are too big.”

“Wow, there’s a lot of dressing on that salad.”  (He did agree with that last one.)

How Do You Make A Caesar Salad Better?

So when we got home, I swung into action.  We had a little leftover steak in the fridge, and I cut it up into bite-sized little cubes.

I whirled a couple of slices of bread in the food processor and stirred them up in a skillet with a little olive oil and garlic and salt and pepper.

If I had been really responsible I would have made some homemade dressing like this delectable one from Gimme Some Oven, but I used Boathouse Farms Caesar Parmigiano Yogurt Dressing and we loved it very much.

So when dinnertime rolled around, I put some chopped romaine in a mixing bowl and used my (yes I washed them thoroughly) hands to mix the lettuce with the dressing.

I drizzled and added, drizzled and added until there was just enough.  Much tasting is required.  I know, poor me.

Next added the steak and tossed again.

And last but not least, I divided it onto our plates, topped it with some shaved parmesan and a pile of those toasted breadcrumbs, drizzled just a teeny bit more dressing on top, and we dug in.

Steak Caesar Salad

No cutting up the steak because it is already in bite sized cubes.  The breadcrumbs meant we could get a little of that great crouton taste on the same forkful as the lettuce and the steak.

And because of all the drizzle-and-taste with the dressing, the whole thing tasted like salad with dressing and not the other way around.

More Tips For Making The Best Steak Caesar Salad!

Is there a particular kind of steak I should use?

I usually use either hanger or flap steak, cooked on the grill for about 2-3 minutes per side for medium rare. But whatever steak you like best will work – when I am feeling Super Fancy I used filet mignon. Oo-la-la!

Can I use prepackaged breadcrumbs?

Nope, not for this recipe. But I promise that as long as you have 2 slices of bread and a food processor, fresh breadcrumbs are 30 seconds away.

Does the steak need to be warm (or cold?)

Either way works great! Mine tends to be warm because I cook the steak at the last minute, but I’ve also made it with cold leftovers and it is equally awesome.

I definitely don’t always get things right, but I am ridiculously happy with my Steak Caesar salad hacks.

Do you have a way that you’ve upped the game on a classic Caesar?  TELL ME!  Leave a link in the comments…I am ready for the next great Caesar salad adventure.

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The Best Steak Caesar Salad Ever. Really.


  • Author: Kate Jackson
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
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A few simple changes will make your next steak Caesar salad even more delicious than usual!


Ingredients

 

  • 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs (2 slices whirled in the food processor will do it!)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 2 cups steak, cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces. Leftovers are great for this recipe!
  • Shaved or grated parmesan cheese for garnish
  • Your favorite Caesar dressing

Instructions

  1. Put breadcrumbs, oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir continuously until crumbs are golden and crispy. Transfer to a small bowl.
  2. Put lettuce in a large bowl. With clean hands, add dressing in small increments until the lettuce is just coated. Taste as you go along!
  3. Add the steak and toss again. Divide among plates.
  4. Top with parmesan and bread crumbs. Drizzle on a little more dressing. Serve and enjoy!

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1 portion without dressing2462.5 g257.4 mg11.9 g2.5 g0.2 g11.1 g3.7 g25.9 g59.3 mg

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Kate Morgan Jackson

Hi there!  I’m Kate, and I’m a recipe writer, food photographer and devoted bacon lover.  I started Framed Cooks in 2009, and my mission is to create and share family-friendly recipes that make cooking both easy and fun…yes, I said FUN!  My kitchen is my happy place, and I want yours to be that place too.  And if you make this recipe, I would love you to tag @FramedCooks on Instagram so I can see the deliciousness!

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Published on April 19, 2015

Good for: Dinner In A Hurry, Dinner Party, Father's Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Southern Husband's Favorites

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  1. Mindy says

    April 19, 2015 at 12:08 pm

    This looks so stinkin good. I have everything, including leftover tri tip, in the fridge. It’s happening.
    I make Caesar steak sammies often in the summer, and we love them. Here’s a post of one such instance: http://rindymae.blogspot.com/2013/07/steak-caesar-sammies.html

    Reply
    • Kate says

      April 19, 2015 at 8:22 pm

      LOVE the Caesar sammies! What a great summer supper. :)

      Reply
  2. Lily Lau says

    April 19, 2015 at 1:32 pm

    Love how it looks, and I bet it tastes even better! Need to get the ingredients for tomorrow :)

    Reply
    • Kate says

      April 19, 2015 at 8:22 pm

      It will be the perfect happy supper for a Monday! :)

      Reply
  3. Mary C says

    April 20, 2015 at 8:31 am

    Normally I’m not a fan of the stuff on a caesar salad, but you’ve sold me on giving this a try. Crispied bread crumbs may very well be my crouton replacement forever! You can actually like, eat them without murdering your mouth ala capt. crunch… I’m sold, and I’m adding the missing things to the “Honey, on your way home” list for tonight.

    Reply
    • Kate says

      April 20, 2015 at 10:30 am

      Mary, that is my new favorite list title. Way better than Honey Do. :)

      Reply
  4. kimt says

    April 20, 2015 at 10:25 am

    I sometimes make a pasta salad with the Caesar dressing…then serve with romaine and chicken. Will have to try it with the steak and bread crumbs…sounds delicious.

    Reply
    • Kate says

      April 20, 2015 at 10:30 am

      Ooooh, PASTA Caesar salad! I’m going to try and mixture of that idea with the steak and breadcrumbs – I’m thinking it will be a slam dunk!

      Reply
  5. Mimi says

    April 20, 2015 at 9:15 pm

    In Arizona I ordered a Caesar salad and it was served with wedges of lime. Terrific addition as the final touch!

    Reply
    • Kate says

      April 21, 2015 at 8:06 am

      LOVE the lime idea! That’s definitely getting added to my Caesar salad plans.

      Reply
  6. Sara says

    April 22, 2015 at 10:20 am

    Steak in caesar salad?! Where has this phenomenon been hiding all my life?!

    Reply
    • Kate says

      April 22, 2015 at 3:37 pm

      It’s the best – and now that you know about it you have lots of steak Caesar salad time to make up for, so you better start! :)

      Reply
  7. Karen @ Karen's Kitchen Stories says

    April 22, 2015 at 4:59 pm

    Yay! You did it! This sounds amazing!!!

    Reply
    • Kate says

      April 23, 2015 at 4:30 pm

      Thanks Karen! I do think we are never going back, steak-caesar-salad-wise!

      Reply
  8. Jaden Hair says

    April 24, 2015 at 11:58 am

    I’m right with you! I analyze my food too :-)

    My kind of salad is one that I can eat with a large spoon, instead of trying to chase the ingredients and stab it LOL! Love this salad.

    Reply
    • Kate says

      April 26, 2015 at 5:23 pm

      Large spoons and salads are definitely a strategic combo! :)

      Reply
  9. Joyce says

    January 8, 2018 at 6:14 pm

    My grown son comes over a couple of nights a week for dinner. I gave him a choice of Caesar salad with steak, or just steak and potatoes. So I went scrambling to find something better than my usual random Caesar salad, and you’ve saved the day! I usually use Ken’s light Caesar Salad dressing, and (ouch) the great big croutons that make it a bit harder to enjoy every bite. So, I’m going to crunch the croutons, quick pan cook the thin strip steaks, then slice into bite size pieces. Your recipes are usually adaptable to what I have on hand, and what we like, and I’m a fan of you blog! I don’t tell you every time I use your recipes, but I’ll try to step up on that. Next time I write, I’ll give you a list of all the recipes I’ve used, loved, and make over and over.

    Reply
    • Kate says

      January 8, 2018 at 8:49 pm

      First of all, you are SO lucky to have your son so close – my daughter is all the way in North Carolina (I’m in New Jersey) and I love it so much when she comes home. And second, sounds like you did a fantastic job customizing this recipe, and you are so nice to leave this comment – I love hearing from my wonderful readers. Happy cooking, Joyce!

      Reply
      • Joyce says

        January 9, 2018 at 6:00 pm

        I do love your blog, and thank you for responding. Your blog is actually my first choice when I’m looking for new ideas. The pioneer woman is second. I just like your’s best. The Salad with Steak turned out well, and was filling enough that we didn’t need any of the cabbage soup I’d made.

        Cabbage Soup used to be a diet plan, where you could eat unlimited amounts and then add other things that were ‘allowed’. I’ve not found any of these crazy diets to be all that good, but the cabbage soup was actually delicious! Chopped cabbage, sliced carrots, onions, celery, garlic, frozen green beans, canned diced tomatoes, simmered in chicken broth, with some italian spices, and a couple of TBS of lemon juice added at the end. While it’s pretty much low cal, and healthy, it’s also delicious. If you’re interested, I can’t wait to see your swing on this!

        Reply
        • Kate says

          January 10, 2018 at 7:09 am

          You know, I kind of remember the cabbage soup diet! I’ll have to ponder this one – I do love a cooking challenge! :)

          Reply

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