Caesar Salad Recipe
Crisp romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons, and Caesar dressing.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Dressing
Method
Preparation of Salad Base
- 1
Prepare the Romaine Lettuce
Rinse the romaine lettuce under cold water. Shake off excess water and chop it into bite-sized pieces. Place the chopped lettuce in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Add Parmesan Cheese
Using a vegetable peeler or grater, shave or grate the Parmesan cheese over the chopped romaine lettuce in the salad bowl.
- 3
Add Croutons
Sprinkle the croutons evenly over the lettuce and cheese mixture.
Preparation of Dressing
- 4
Mix Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, anchovy paste, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice. Whisk together until well blended.
- 5
Add Olive Oil
Slowly drizzle the olive oil into the dressing mixture while whisking continuously to emulsify the dressing.
- 6
Season to Taste
Add salt and black pepper to the dressing according to your taste preferences, and whisk again to combine.
Assembly
- 7
Combine Salad and Dressing
Pour the prepared dressing over the salad base in the large bowl. Gently toss the salad using tongs or a large spoon to ensure that all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- 8
Serve
Divide the salad into individual plates or bowls and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
