Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsGratzzi Italian GrilleInsalata Cesare Recipe

Insalata Cesare Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Crispy hearts of romaine, house made caesar, shaved padana parmesan and rustic croutons.

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Method

Preparing the Salad

  1. 1

    Prepare the Romaine

    Wash the hearts of romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold water. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner to remove excess water.

  2. 2

    Chop the Lettuce

    Chop the romaine hearts into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.

  3. 3

    Add Croutons and Cheese

    Sprinkle the rustic croutons and shaved Padano Parmesan over the chopped romaine in the salad bowl.

Making the Caesar Dressing

  1. 4

    Prepare Ingredients

    Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Chop the anchovy fillets into small pieces.

  2. 5

    Combine Dressing Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, combine the minced garlic, chopped anchovies, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice. Mix well until smooth.

  3. 6

    Emulsify with Olive Oil

    Slowly drizzle the olive oil into the mixture while whisking continuously until the dressing is emulsified. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Assembling the Salad

  1. 7

    Dress the Salad

    Pour the prepared Caesar dressing over the chopped romaine, croutons, and Parmesan cheese in the salad bowl.

  2. 8

    Toss Gently

    Using salad tongs or two forks, gently toss the salad until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.

  3. 9

    Serve Immediately

    Transfer the Insalata Cesare to serving plates and enjoy immediately for the best texture and flavor.

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