Caesar Salad
Indulge in the classic flavors of a homemade Caesar Salad, a timeless recipe that brings crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy croutons, and rich Parmesan cheese together with a luxuriously creamy, from-scratch dressing. This elegant salad is elevated by the bold umami notes of anchovy fillets and a zesty kick from freshly squeezed lemon juice. The dressing, made with whisked egg yolks, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and olive oil, achieves a perfect balance of tangy and savory flavors, coating every bite. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this Caesar Salad is an impressive yet quick side dish or appetizer, ideal for weeknight dinners or formal gatherings. Serve immediately to enjoy the crunch and freshness in every forkful!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 heads Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups Croutons
- 2 Egg yolks
- 4 pieces Anchovy fillets, minced
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 0.5 cup Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
To make the dressing, whisk together the egg yolks, minced anchovy fillets, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice in a small bowl until well combined.
Slowly drizzle the olive oil into the dressing mixture while whisking constantly to emulsify. Continue to whisk until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
Season the dressing with salt and black pepper to taste, and whisk again to combine.
Pour the dressing over the chopped lettuce in the large bowl.
Add the croutons to the salad.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the salad.
Toss the salad gently until all ingredients are well mixed and the lettuce is coated evenly with the dressing.
Serve immediately as an appetizer or as a side dish, ensuring each serving is topped with some croutons and Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2774 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 180.7 g | 232% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.0 g | 205% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 5999 mg | 261% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 212.7 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.7 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.4 g | ||
| Protein | 84.4 g | 169% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 1554 mg | 120% | |
| Iron | 21.8 mg | 121% | |
| Potassium | 2938 mg | 63% | |
*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.
