Caesar Salad Recipe
A classic Caesar salad made with crisp romaine, crunchy croutons, and the best creamy homemade dressing.
Ingredients
Caesar Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
- 2 garlic cloves , minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- salt and freshly cracked pepper , to taste
- ½ teaspoon anchovy paste , optional
Caesar Salad
- 1 head romaine lettuce , rinsed, chilled, and chopped into bite-sized pieces (6-8 cups)
- 2 cups homemade croutons
- ⅓ cup shaved parmesan cheese , more to taste
Instructions
Caesar Dressing
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 garlic cloves, 1 Tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce with 1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste until combined.
- Whisk in 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, salt, and pepper until smooth and combined. Season to taste, if needed. Chill until ready to use.
Caesar Salad
- In a large serving bowl, add lettuce and sprinkle with parmesan and croutons. Just before serving, drizzle with Caesar dressing and toss gently until lettuce is evenly coated.
Notes
Storage: Store dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 373kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 33g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 26mg, Sodium: 694mg, Potassium: 315mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 9223IU, Vitamin C: 7mg, Calcium: 216mg, Iron: 2mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
