Jul 14 2026

Caesar Salad Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

Make Caesar Salad Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Salad

Dressing

Method

Salad Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Lettuce

    Wash the Romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt. Shake off excess water and chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Tomatoes

    Rinse the cherry tomatoes under cold water and slice them in half. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Croutons

    If using store-bought croutons, measure out 1 cup. If making homemade croutons, cube bread, toss with olive oil, salt, and bake until golden brown.

  4. 4

    Grate the Parmesan

    Using a grater, finely grate the Parmesan cheese and set aside.

Dressing Preparation

  1. 5

    Combine Dressing Ingredients

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

  2. 6

    Mix the Dressing

    Whisk or shake the mixture until well combined and emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Combine Salad Ingredients

    In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped Romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, croutons, and grated Parmesan cheese.

  2. 8

    Add Dressing

    Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.

  3. 9

    Serve

    Serve immediately in individual bowls or plates. Enjoy your Caesar Salad!

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