Caesar Salad (v) Recipe
Wedges of romaine hearts, topped with housemade Caesar dressing, parmesan crumble, and finished with freshly grated Grana Padano
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Ingredients
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Salad Components
Caesar Dressing
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Romaine
Wash the romaine hearts thoroughly under cold water. Remove any damaged outer leaves and cut each head into quarters, leaving the core intact for stability.
- 2
Make the Dressing
In a blender or food processor, combine the garlic cloves, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
- 3
Emulsify the Dressing
With the blender running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the dressing is fully emulsified and creamy. Add the capers and pulse a few times to chop them into smaller pieces.
Assembly
- 4
Toss the Salad
In a large bowl, add the quartered romaine hearts and drizzle the housemade Caesar dressing over them. Toss gently to coat the leaves evenly.
- 5
Add the Cheese
Sprinkle the parmesan cheese crumble over the salad, followed by the freshly grated Grana Padano cheese.
- 6
Serve
Divide the salad wedges onto individual plates or serve on a large platter. Enjoy immediately while fresh!
