Classic Caesar Salad with Homemade Dressing
Classic Caesar Salad is a popular salad made with crisp romaine lettuce, croutons, Parmesan cheese, and a creamy Caesar dressing. The homemade dressing typically includes ingredients like mayonnaise, garlic, anchovies, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. It's a delicious and flavorful salad that is perfect as a side dish or as a main course with added protein like grilled chicken or shrimp.
Ingredients
Dressing Ingredients:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ½ tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 1-2 cloves garlic large, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon anchovy paste
- Sea salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- ¼ cup light olive oil
Crouton Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 slices French bread or Italian bread, cubed
- ½ tablespoon garlic powder
- Sea salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Salad Ingredients:
- 1 head Romaine lettuce large, cleaned, chopped, and dried completely
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese shaved
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by combining the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and anchovy paste in a medium-sized bowl. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and whisk to combine.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese and stir to combine. Slowly drizzle the olive oil into the dressing and whisk until thoroughly incorporated into the mixture. Taste and season with additional salt and black pepper, if desired. Cover and set aside.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Spread the melted butter with a pastry brush to evenly coat the bottom and sides of the skillet.
- Add the bread cubes to the skillet and lightly season with the garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toast the bread, stirring frequently, until lightly browned on all sides, approximately 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- When ready to serve, assemble the salad by adding the chopped Romaine lettuce to a large mixing bowl. Add the toasted croutons and shaved Parmesan and drizzle with 1/3 cup of dressing. Gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately on chilled salad plates with remaining salad dressing on the side. Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Notes
The anchovy paste used in this recipe is naturally briny, so add additional salt sparingly. For best results, prepare the dressing in advance to give flavors a chance to combine before serving.
For best results, allow bread to set out uncovered overnight. Also, use a small amount of butter while toasting to avoid overly greasy results.
Nutrition
Calories: 606kcal (30%)Carbohydrates: 36g (12%)Protein: 17g (34%)Fat: 44g (68%)Saturated Fat: 11g (69%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 35mg (12%)Sodium: 962mg (42%)Potassium: 164mg (5%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 4g (4%)Vitamin A: 283IU (6%)Vitamin C: 1mg (1%)Calcium: 293mg (29%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
