Caesar Salad Recipe
Crisp romaine with Caesar dressing, croutons, and parmesan.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Caesar Dressing
Method
Preparation of the Salad Base
- 1
Wash the Romaine
Thoroughly rinse the romaine lettuce under cold water to remove any dirt or debris.
- 2
Chop the Lettuce
Dry the lettuce leaves with a clean kitchen towel or salad spinner. Chop the romaine into bite-sized pieces.
- 3
Prepare the Croutons and Parmesan
If using store-bought croutons, measure out 1 cup. Grate or shave the Parmesan cheese into smaller pieces.
Making the Caesar Dressing
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a medium bowl, add the mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, anchovy paste, black pepper, and salt.
- 5
Whisk the Dressing
Using a whisk, mix all the ingredients together until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
Assembling the Salad
- 6
Combine Ingredients
In a large salad bowl, add the chopped romaine lettuce, croutons, and half of the Parmesan cheese.
- 7
Dress the Salad
Pour the Caesar dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- 8
Top with Parmesan
Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese on top of the salad.
- 9
Serve
Serve the salad immediately while fresh and crisp.