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 Romaine Lettuce
Thoroughly wash the Romaine lettuce under cold running water. Dry it using a salad spinner or by patting it with paper towels. Tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Add Croutons
Sprinkle the croutons evenly over the torn Romaine lettuce in the salad bowl.
- 3
Grate Parmesan Cheese
Using a grater, grate the Parmesan cheese. Add the grated cheese to the salad bowl, reserving a small amount for garnish.
Preparation of Caesar Dressing
- 4
Mince Garlic and Anchovies
Peel and mince the garlic cloves finely. Chop the anchovy fillets into small pieces.
- 5
Combine Dressing Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the minced garlic, chopped anchovy fillets, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice. Whisk together until well combined.
- 6
Add Olive Oil
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuously whisking the mixture to emulsify the dressing.
- 7
Season the Dressing
Add salt and black pepper to taste, whisking again to incorporate the seasonings.
Assembly of Salad
- 8
Combine Salad and Dressing
Pour the prepared Caesar dressing over the salad base in the large bowl. Toss gently to coat the lettuce and croutons evenly with the dressing.
- 9
Serve
Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual plates. Garnish with the reserved grated Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.