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A bowl of caesar salad with croutons and parmesan cheese.

Caesar Salad Recipe

With its rich and tangy homemade dressing, crunchy romaine lettuce, and flavorful croutons, it's no wonder this classic Caesar salad has stood the test of time! It's simple, flavorful, and will make you want to never use store-bought dressing again!
Prep 15 minutes
Total 15 minutes
Fat 36
Carbs 11
Protein 11
Yield 4 people

Ingredients

Caesar Dressing (yields ~1 cup)

  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ - ¾ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic grated
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • Salt to taste

Caesar Salad

  • 9-10 oz. romaine lettuce chopped (~5 cups)
  • ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup croutons

Instructions

  • To prepare the dressing, place the egg yolk, dijon mustard, and lemon juice into a bowl and whisk to combine. It should be frothy on the top.
    A white bowl with yellow liquid in it.
  • Slowly drizzle the olive oil into the bowl while whisking vigorously. It should thicken in consistency.
    A white bowl with a whisk and yellow liquid.
  • Add the anchovy paste, parmesan cheese, grated garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and cracked black pepper. Whisk to combine. Add salt to taste. Set aside.
    A white bowl with ingredients in it.
  • To prepare the salad, add the romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, and croutons to a large bowl. Toss to combine.
    Caesar salad with croutons and croutons in a white bowl.
  • Dress the salad with ½ cup of Caesar dressing, or more, to reach the desired readiness.
    A bowl of caesar salad with croutons and dressing.

Tips & Notes

  • We used anchovy paste for ease. If you want to use whole anchovy filets, we recommend using two and mincing.
  • If you are uncomfortable with consuming egg yolk, you can either skip or substitute ¼ - ⅓ cup of mayonnaise.
  • Store the remaining dressing in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 36g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g