Og Caesar Salad Recipe
Classic Caesar dressing, pepitas, croutons, cotija, romaine
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Dressing
Salad
Method
Dressing Preparation
- 1
Make the Dressing
In a medium bowl, combine minced garlic and anchovy fillets. Use a fork to mash them into a paste.
- 2
Add Ingredients
Stir in Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and fresh lemon juice until well combined.
- 3
Emulsify
Slowly whisk in olive oil until the dressing is creamy and well emulsified.
- 4
Season
Add salt, black pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese. Whisk until smooth and adjust seasoning to taste.
Salad Assembly
- 5
Prepare Lettuce
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Chop into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
- 6
Add Toppings
Sprinkle the pepitas, croutons, and crumbled cotija cheese over the romaine.
- 7
Combine
Drizzle the prepared Caesar dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- 8
Serve
Serve immediately with additional croutons and Parmesan cheese on top if desired.