Classic Caesar Salad Recipe
Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons, and Caesar dressing.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Caesar Dressing
Method
Preparing the Salad
- 1
Wash and Chop Romaine Lettuce
Thoroughly wash the romaine lettuce under cold water. Remove any wilted outer leaves. Dry the lettuce using a salad spinner or by patting it with paper towels. Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Grate the Parmesan Cheese
Using a box grater or a food processor, grate the parmesan cheese until you have about 0.5 cups. Set aside for later use.
- 3
Add Croutons
Add the croutons to the bowl with the chopped romaine lettuce.
Making the Caesar Dressing
- 4
Prepare the Ingredients
Peel and mince the garlic cloves. If using whole anchovy fillets, chop them finely.
- 5
Mix the Dressing
In a medium bowl, combine the minced garlic, chopped anchovy fillets, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice. Whisk together until well blended.
- 6
Emulsify the Dressing
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously to emulsify the dressing. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Combining and Serving
- 7
Combine Salad and Dressing
Pour the Caesar dressing over the salad base (romaine lettuce, croutons, and parmesan cheese). Toss gently to coat the salad evenly with the dressing.
- 8
Serve
Serve immediately in individual bowls or on plates, garnished with extra parmesan cheese if desired.