Quick Caesar Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Quick Caesar Salad—ready in just 10 minutes and bursting with bold, classic flavors! Crisp romaine lettuce forms the perfect base, paired with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and crunchy croutons for a satisfying texture in every bite. The star of the show is the homemade Caesar dressing, featuring creamy mayonnaise, zesty lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of garlic, emulsified with olive oil for a rich and smooth finish. Tossed together, this simple yet delicious salad is perfect as a light lunch or a timeless side dish. Serve it immediately for the ultimate freshness and enjoy the perfect balance of tangy, savory, and umami flavors. Ideal for busy weeknights or elegant gatherings, this recipe is sure to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 cup Croutons
- 0.25 cups Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
Remove any wilted outer leaves from the romaine lettuce and chop the rest into bite-sized pieces. Rinse thoroughly and dry completely using a salad spinner or kitchen towels.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking continuously to create a creamy and emulsified dressing.
In a large salad bowl, add the romaine lettuce, croutons, and half of the grated Parmesan cheese.
Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese on top as a garnish.
Serve immediately for the freshest flavor and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1484 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.6 g | 146% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.8 g | 159% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 156 mg | 52% | |
| Sodium | 3414 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.6 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.8 g | ||
| Protein | 57.9 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1574 mg | 121% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1495 mg | 32% | |
*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.
