*house Caesar Recipe
Make *house Caesar Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Salad
Caesar Dressing (House)
Optional Add-ins / Garnish
Method
Dressing Preparation
- 1
Mince and combine
Place the anchovy fillets and smashed garlic cloves on a cutting board. Finely mince them together until they form a paste. Transfer the paste to a medium bowl.
- 2
Emulsify base
Add the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and fresh lemon juice to the bowl with the anchovy-garlic paste. Whisk until smooth and combined.
- 3
Finish dressing
Slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil while whisking continuously to create a creamy emulsion. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust: add more lemon for brightness, salt for seasoning, or a touch more anchovy for umami. The dressing should be thick but pourable. If too thick, whisk in 1–2 teaspoons of water.
Salad Assembly
- 4
Prepare lettuce
Rinse the romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold water, then spin or pat dry until mostly free of moisture. Chop or tear the leaves into roughly 1–2 inch pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
- 5
Dress the salad
Add about two-thirds of the dressing to the bowl with the romaine. Toss gently but thoroughly with tongs or salad servers so each leaf is lightly coated. Add more dressing if desired, a tablespoon at a time — you want a thin, even coating rather than puddles of dressing.
- 6
Add cheese and croutons
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan over the dressed lettuce and fold in the croutons so they stay crisp. If using shaved Parmesan, add it on top as a garnish.
- 7
Finish and serve
Transfer to serving plates or leave in the bowl. Top with optional sliced grilled chicken if using. Garnish with extra shaved Parmesan and lemon wedges on the side. Serve immediately so croutons remain crisp.