Description
Enjoy the classic flavors of a Caesar salad with this easy recipe featuring a homemade dressing. Crisp romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, and garlic croutons come together with a tangy dressing for a refreshing and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
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Romaine Salad:
- 1 large head romaine lettuce, washed, dried, and chopped
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- salt and black pepper to taste
- optional anchovy fillets or anchovy paste for authentic flavor
Additional:
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup garlic croutons
Instructions
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and anchovy (if using) until smooth. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking to emulsify. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine, Parmesan, and croutons. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve: Serve immediately, with extra Parmesan and black pepper if desired.
Notes
- For added protein, top with grilled chicken, shrimp, or salmon.
- If making ahead, keep dressing and salad separate until just before serving to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of salad with dressing
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
