Perfect Caesar Salad
Crisp, refreshing, and bursting with bold flavors, this Perfect Caesar Salad is a timeless classic that truly lives up to its name. Featuring crunchy homemade croutons crafted from a golden, oven-toasted French baguette, and a creamy, savory dressing made from scratch with garlic, anchovy fillets, Dijon mustard, and freshly squeezed lemon juice, this salad is a masterclass in balance and texture. Crisp romaine lettuce provides the ideal canvas for the rich, umami-packed dressing, while a generous topping of shaved Parmesan cheese elevates every bite. Ready in just 30 minutes and perfect for serving as a standout starter or a light main dish, this Caesar salad recipe is a must-try for both weeknight meals and special occasions.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 heads Romaine lettuce
- 1 small loaf French baguette (for croutons)
- 5 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 3 pieces Anchovy fillets
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Grated Parmesan cheese (for dressing)
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (shaved, for topping)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly, then chop into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
Cut the baguette into small cubes (about 1 inch). Place them on a baking tray, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and toss to coat evenly.
Bake the croutons for 8-10 minutes or until golden and crisp, tossing halfway through. Let them cool while you prepare the dressing.
To make the dressing, finely mince garlic and anchovy fillets. Mix them together to form a paste.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the garlic-anchovy paste, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth and well-combined.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning as needed.
In a large salad bowl, add the chopped romaine lettuce, croutons, and half of the shaved Parmesan cheese.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Top with the remaining shaved Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3861 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 288.6 g | 370% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.1 g | 256% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 364 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 8458 mg | 368% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 226.0 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.8 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.1 g | ||
| Protein | 103.5 g | 207% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.0 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 2049 mg | 158% | |
| Iron | 21.2 mg | 118% | |
| Potassium | 3084 mg | 66% | |
*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.
