Caesar Salad Recipe
Crisp romaine tossed with Caesar dressing, croutons, and parmesan.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Caesar Dressing
Method
Preparing the Salad Base
- 1
Wash and Chop Romaine
Rinse 2 cups of romaine lettuce under cold water to remove any dirt. Pat dry with a clean towel or use a salad spinner to remove excess moisture. Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
- 3
Grate Parmesan
Using a grater, shred 0.5 cup of fresh Parmesan cheese. Set aside for topping the salad.
Making the Caesar Dressing
- 4
Prepare the Ingredients
Gather all dressing ingredients: 1 garlic clove, 2 anchovy fillets, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 2 tbs lemon juice, 0.5 cup olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- 5
Combine Ingredients
In a bowl or food processor, combine the garlic clove (minced), anchovy fillets, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
- 6
Emulsify the Dressing
While blending, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is well combined and emulsified. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Assembling the Salad
- 7
Combine Salad and Dressing
In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce and the Caesar dressing. Toss well to ensure the lettuce is evenly coated with the dressing.
- 8
Add Croutons and Parmesan
Sprinkle the croutons and grated Parmesan cheese over the salad. Toss gently to combine without crushing the croutons.
- 9
Serve
Transfer the Caesar salad to serving plates or bowls. Enjoy immediately for the best texture.
