Caesar Salad Mix
Crisp, refreshing, and packed with bold flavors, this homemade Caesar Salad Mix is a restaurant-quality classic you can easily recreate at home. Featuring crunchy romaine lettuce, golden croutons, and a generous sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese, this recipe takes it up a notch with a creamy, tangy dressing made entirely from scratch. Anchovy fillets, garlic, Dijon mustard, and a touch of fresh lemon juice create a rich and savory base, while the addition of olive oil and egg yolk ensures a smooth, velvety texture. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for serving up to four guests, this crowd-pleasing salad is ideal as a starter or a light main dish. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or craving a gourmet upgrade to your everyday meals, this Caesar salad offers the perfect balance of simplicity and sophistication.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 heads Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Croutons
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 4 pieces Anchovy fillets
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 cups Olive oil
- 1 piece Egg yolk
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, anchovy fillets, and salt. Mash into a paste using the back of a spoon or a mortar and pestle.
Add Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and the egg yolk to the garlic-anchovy mixture. Whisk until well combined.
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously to create a thick and creamy emulsion.
Season the dressing with freshly ground black pepper and adjust salt if needed. Set the dressing aside.
In a large salad bowl, toss the chopped romaine lettuce with croutons and grated Parmesan cheese.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
Serve immediately and garnish with additional Parmesan, croutons, or a lemon wedge if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1965 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 154.0 g | 197% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.4 g | 167% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 270 mg | 90% | |
| Sodium | 7615 mg | 331% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.3 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.9 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.7 g | ||
| Protein | 67.8 g | 136% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.5 mcg | 42% | |
| Calcium | 1226 mg | 94% | |
| Iron | 20.9 mg | 116% | |
| Potassium | 2957 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.
