Jul 14 2026
Restaurants440 MainClassic Caesar Salad Recipe

Classic Caesar Salad Recipe

Inspired by 440 Main
Time20m
Serves4

Romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Dressing

Method

Preparing the Salad Base

  1. 1

    Wash and Prepare Lettuce

    Wash the romaine lettuce under cold water to remove any dirt or debris. Pat dry with a clean towel or use a salad spinner to remove excess water.

  2. 2

    Chop the Lettuce

    Chop the washed romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.

  3. 3

    Add Croutons and Cheese

    Add the croutons and grated Parmesan cheese to the bowl with the romaine lettuce.

Making the Dressing

  1. 4

    Combine Dressing Ingredients

    In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and anchovy paste.

  2. 5

    Whisk the Dressing

    Whisk the dressing ingredients together until well combined and emulsified.

Tossing the Salad

  1. 6

    Dress the Salad

    Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture in the large bowl.

  2. 7

    Toss to Combine

    Using salad tongs, gently toss the salad until the lettuce, croutons, and cheese are evenly coated with the dressing.

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