Caesar Salad Recipe
Classic Caesar salad with homemade dressing.
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Dressing Ingredients
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Lettuce
Wash the Romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold water. Remove any wilted outer leaves. Dry the lettuce using a salad spinner or pat it dry with a clean kitchen towel. Tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Add Croutons and Tomatoes
Add the croutons and halved cherry tomatoes to the bowl with the lettuce. Toss gently to combine.
- 3
Add Parmesan Cheese
Grate the Parmesan cheese and sprinkle it over the salad. Toss again lightly to distribute the cheese.
Dressing Preparation
- 4
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, mash the garlic and anchovy fillets together using a fork until they form a paste. Add the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Whisk until well combined.
- 5
Emulsify the Dressing
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously until the dressing is emulsified and smooth.
Assembly
- 6
Combine Salad and Dressing
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture in the bowl. Toss the salad gently to coat the ingredients evenly with the dressing.
- 7
Serve
Serve the Caesar salad immediately as a side dish or light main course. Enjoy!