Caesar Salad Recipe
Make Caesar Salad Recipe in just 25m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Salads
Method
Croutons
- 1
Prepare croutons
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Toss the bread cubes with olive oil (for croutons), salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and bake 10–12 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp.
Caesar dressing
- 2
Make dressing base
In a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks, anchovy fillets, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt (dressing), and pepper (dressing) until smooth.
- 3
Emulsify dressing
Slowly drizzle in olive oil (for dressing) while whisking to emulsify. Fold in grated Parmesan (dressing) and adjust seasoning with salt (dressing) and pepper (dressing) as needed.
Lettuce prep and assembly
- 4
Prepare lettuce
Rinse romaine and dry thoroughly. Chop into bite-sized pieces.
- 5
Toss and serve
In a large bowl, combine romaine, dressing, croutons, and grated Parmesan (for serving). Toss until lettuce is evenly coated. Plate and finish with extra Parmesan if desired.
Serving
- 6
Serve immediately to enjoy crisp romaine and crunchy croutons.





