Gluten-Free Caesar Salad with Croutons

Crisp romaine lettuce is tossed in a creamy, tangy homemade Caesar dressing, complemented by satisfyingly crunchy gluten-free croutons. This salad offers a delightful balance of fresh, savory, and zesty flavors with a satisfying textural contrast.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 20 min Total: 25 min Serves: 4

At a glance: This easy salads and sides recipe yields 4 servings in about 25 minutes (5 min prep, 20 min cook). It uses 12 ingredients — including romaine lettuce, gluten-free bread, extra virgin olive oil — and walks through 5 steps. Updated October 25, 2026. Browse more salads and sides recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.

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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Caesar Salad with Croutons: When preparing this salads and sides recipe, use gluten-free bread for the croutons and toast them on their own sheet, never alongside regular croutons. Mayonnaise, Dijon and Worcestershire sauce should each be labeled gluten-free.

Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Caesar Salad with Croutons: This recipe is naturally gluten-free by using gluten-free bread and ensuring all other ingredients are free from gluten-containing grains.

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Instructions

1 Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a medium bowl, toss the cubed gluten-free bread with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and the minced garlic. Spread the bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp, turning halfway through. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
2 While the croutons are baking, prepare the Caesar dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and gluten-free Worcestershire sauce until well combined and smooth. This should take about 1-2 minutes.
3 In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce with the prepared Caesar dressing. Gently toss the lettuce to ensure every leaf is evenly coated with the creamy dressing. This process should take about 1-2 minutes.
4 Add the cooled gluten-free croutons and grated Parmesan cheese (if using) to the salad. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Toss the salad gently for another minute to distribute the croutons and cheese.
5 Serve the gluten-free Caesar salad immediately to enjoy the crispness of the lettuce and croutons. The total preparation and cooking time for this vibrant salad is approximately 25 minutes.

Nutrition (per serving)

160

Calories

Protein

22g

Carbs

Fat

Fiber

220mg

Sodium

Tips & Notes

The dressing uses only 0.5 tsp Worcestershire, but pick one labeled gluten-free, since brands differ.
Let the croutons cool fully before tossing so they stay crunchy.
Add a mashed anchovy fillet to the dressing for a more traditional Caesar flavor.

Common questions

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Check Romaine lettuce, chopped, Gluten-free bread, cubed, Extra virgin olive oil, divided before they go into Gluten-Free Caesar Salad with Croutons. Use gluten-free bread for the croutons and toast them on their own sheet, never alongside regular croutons. Mayonnaise, Dijon and Worcestershire sauce should each be labeled gluten-free.

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