Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsFrankie's DinerCaesar Salad Recipe

Caesar Salad Recipe

Inspired by Frankie's Diner
Time30m
Serves4

Romaine lettuce with shaved parmesan, herbed croutons, and our famous Caesar dressing.

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Method

Preparing the Salad

  1. 1

    Wash and Chop Lettuce

    Remove the outer leaves of the romaine lettuce, wash thoroughly under cold water, and dry using a salad spinner. Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 2

    Prepare Croutons

    If using store-bought herbed croutons, skip this step. If making homemade, cube stale bread, toss with olive oil, garlic powder, and your choice of herbs. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.

  3. 3

    Shave Parmesan

    Use a vegetable peeler to shave the parmesan cheese into thin slices or use a box grater for a finer texture.

Making the Dressing

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, minced garlic, anchovy paste, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth.

  2. 5

    Taste and Adjust

    Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if necessary.

Assembling the Salad

  1. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large salad bowl, add the chopped romaine lettuce, herbed croutons, and shaved parmesan.

  2. 7

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the prepared Caesar dressing over the salad. Toss gently to combine, ensuring that the lettuce is well coated with the dressing.

  3. 8

    Serve

    Divide the salad into serving bowls and serve immediately. Enjoy your Caesar Salad!

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