Description
A classic Caesar salad with fresh ingredients, creamy dressing, and crunchy croutons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head Romaine lettuce, washed and torn into bite-sized pieces
- Croutons (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 anchovies (optional)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Tear the Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
- Blend the garlic, anchovies (if using), lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper in a bowl to make the dressing.
- Whisk in the olive oil slowly until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the lettuce and toss to coat.
- Add croutons and Parmesan cheese, and toss again.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Don’t over-dress the salad to maintain crispness. If the dressing separates, whisk it again or shake in a jar before serving. Adjust lemon juice for brightness and omit anchovies for a milder flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Caesar salad, fresh salad, easy Caesar salad, homemade dressing