Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsMercadoOg Caesar Salad Recipe

Og Caesar Salad Recipe

Inspired by Mercado
Time30m
Serves4

Classic Caesar dressing, pepitas, croutons, cotija, romaine

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Ingredients

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Dressing

Method

Dressing Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Dressing

    In a medium bowl, combine minced garlic and anchovy fillets. Use a fork to mash them into a paste.

  2. 2

    Add Ingredients

    Stir in Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and fresh lemon juice until well combined.

  3. 3

    Emulsify

    Slowly whisk in olive oil until the dressing is creamy and well emulsified.

  4. 4

    Season

    Add salt, black pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese. Whisk until smooth and adjust seasoning to taste.

Salad Assembly

  1. 5

    Prepare Lettuce

    Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Chop into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.

  2. 6

    Add Toppings

    Sprinkle the pepitas, croutons, and crumbled cotija cheese over the romaine.

  3. 7

    Combine

    Drizzle the prepared Caesar dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.

  4. 8

    Serve

    Serve immediately with additional croutons and Parmesan cheese on top if desired.

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