Description
This Original Caesar Salad is a timeless classic featuring crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy croutons, Parmesan cheese, and a rich, homemade Caesar dressing. Simple yet elegant, this salad is the perfect side dish or light meal! 🥗🧀✨
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 1 large head Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup croutons (homemade or store-bought)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
For the Classic Caesar Dressing:
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large egg yolk (or 1 tbsp mayonnaise as a substitute)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 anchovy fillets, mashed (or ½ tsp anchovy paste)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
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Make the Dressing:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolk, Dijon mustard, garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, anchovies, salt, and pepper.
- Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking continuously until emulsified and creamy.
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Assemble the Salad:
- In a large bowl, toss Romaine lettuce with Parmesan cheese and croutons.
- Drizzle with the Caesar dressing and toss gently until well coated.
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Serve & Enjoy:
- Plate immediately and top with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a creamier dressing, blend ingredients in a food processor.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or freshly cracked black pepper.
- For a grilled twist, serve with grilled chicken or shrimp.