Caesar
Elevate your salad game with this classic Caesar recipe, a timeless favorite featuring crisp romaine lettuce, golden homemade croutons, and a luscious, tangy dressing. The star of the dish is the creamy Caesar dressing made from scratch with egg yolk, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese, perfectly balanced with optional anchovies for a savory depth. Freshly baked croutons, tossed in olive oil and roasted to perfection, add a delightful crunch, while shaved Parmesan provides the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this crowd-pleasing salad is ideal as a refreshing side dish or a light main course. Perfect your Caesar salad with this foolproof recipe that combines fresh ingredients and a step-by-step approach for restaurant-quality results at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 heads Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Baguette or crusty bread
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Anchovy fillets, finely minced (optional)
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, shaved
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice the baguette or crusty bread into small cubes to make croutons. Toss the bread cubes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and spread them on a baking sheet.
Bake the bread cubes for 8–10 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Set the croutons aside to cool.
Separate and rinse the romaine lettuce leaves thoroughly under cold water. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner. Tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces if they’re too large.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and optional minced anchovies until well combined.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a slow, steady stream while whisking constantly to emulsify the dressing.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper until evenly mixed. Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning, if necessary.
In a large salad bowl, toss the romaine lettuce with the Caesar dressing, ensuring each leaf is well coated.
Add the baked croutons and gently toss them into the salad.
Top with shaved Parmesan cheese for garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, homemade Caesar salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3555 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 160.8 g | 206% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.1 g | 385% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 514 mg | 171% | |
| Sodium | 10732 mg | 467% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 339.4 g | 123% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.2 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.2 g | ||
| Protein | 206.7 g | 413% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.1 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 4544 mg | 350% | |
| Iron | 23.5 mg | 131% | |
| Potassium | 3594 mg | 76% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
