Caesar Salad Recipe
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Caesar Dressing
Method
Preparation of Salad Base
- 1
Wash and Prepare Lettuce
Rinse the romaine lettuce under cold water to remove any dirt or debris. Shake off excess water and roughly chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Prepare Croutons
If using store-bought croutons, measure out one cup. For homemade croutons, cube stale bread, toss with olive oil, and bake at 375°F (190°C) until golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.
- 3
Grate Parmesan Cheese
Using a grater, finely grate the Parmesan cheese and set aside.
Preparation of Caesar Dressing
- 4
Mix Mayonnaise and Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
- 5
Whisk in Olive Oil
Gradually whisk in the olive oil until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
Assembly
- 6
Combine Salad Ingredients
In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, croutons, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- 7
Add Dressing
Drizzle the prepared Caesar dressing over the salad mixture, tossing gently to combine and coat all ingredients.
- 8
Serve
Serve the Caesar salad immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.