Caesar Salad Recipe
Crisp romaine lettuce, croutons, and parmesan.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Dressing
Method
Preparation of Salad Base
- 1
Prepare the Romaine Lettuce
Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold water. Remove any wilted or damaged leaves. Tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Add Croutons
Sprinkle the croutons evenly over the torn romaine lettuce in the bowl.
- 3
Add Parmesan Cheese
Grate the Parmesan cheese finely and sprinkle it over the salad.
Preparation of Dressing
- 4
Make the Dressing
In a small mixing bowl, combine the minced garlic, anchovy paste, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice. Whisk the ingredients together until well blended.
- 5
Incorporate Olive Oil
While continuing to whisk, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the dressing is emulsified and smooth.
- 6
Season the Dressing
Add salt and black pepper to taste, whisking to combine.
Final Assembly
- 7
Dress the Salad
Pour the prepared dressing over the salad right before serving. Toss the salad gently to ensure that the lettuce, croutons, and cheese are well coated with the dressing.
- 8
Serve
Serve immediately while the salad is crisp and fresh.