Description
Indulge in the classic flavors of a Caesar salad with this easy recipe featuring a homemade dressing that’s rich and creamy. Crisp romaine lettuce, savory Parmesan cheese, and crunchy croutons come together in perfect harmony.
Ingredients
Scale
Romaine Salad:
- 1 large head of romaine lettuce, chopped into bite-size pieces
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 anchovy fillets, finely chopped (optional)
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Additional:
- 1 cup croutons
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Create Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and anchovies until smooth.
- Emulsify: Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking to create a creamy dressing. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Assemble Salad: Place chopped romaine lettuce in a large bowl. Add croutons and Parmesan cheese. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Serve: Top with extra Parmesan and croutons if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a lighter option, use half mayonnaise and half Greek yogurt for the dressing.
- For a stronger anchovy flavor, add an extra fillet to the dressing.
- Enhance protein content by adding grilled chicken, shrimp, or salmon as toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of salad
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
