The Great Caesar Salad
Elevate your salad game with "The Great Caesar Salad," a timeless dish bursting with bold flavors and simple elegance. This recipe combines crisp romaine lettuce, golden homemade croutons, and a rich, creamy dressing made from scratch with anchovy fillets, Dijon mustard, egg yolks, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. The addition of grated Parmesan cheese and a hint of garlic brings irresistible depth to every bite. With a quick prep time of just 20 minutes, this classic salad is perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a sophisticated starter. Whether you're hosting guests or treating yourself, "The Great Caesar Salad" delivers restaurant-quality results that are fresh, satisfying, and unforgettable.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 heads Romaine lettuce
- 4 slices Crusty bread (for croutons)
- 6 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 4 fillets Anchovy fillets, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 large Egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon Water (optional to thin dressing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cut the crusty bread into 1-inch cubes, place them on a baking sheet, and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Toss to coat evenly.
Toast the bread cubes in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crispy. Set aside to cool.
Separate and wash the leaves of the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Chop them into bite-sized pieces and set aside in a large salad bowl.
In a blender or small food processor, blend 2 cloves of garlic, anchovy fillets, Dijon mustard, egg yolks, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, 4 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary. If the dressing is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of water and blend again to thin it out slightly.
Pour the dressing over the romaine lettuce and toss to coat the leaves evenly.
Add the croutons and half of the grated Parmesan cheese to the salad. Toss gently to combine.
Plate the salad, sprinkling the remaining Parmesan cheese on top as a garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, flavorful Caesar salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1620 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.9 g | 147% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.3 g | 132% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 429 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 4333 mg | 188% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.8 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.0 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 59.0 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.2 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 1053 mg | 81% | |
| Iron | 16.4 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 2690 mg | 57% | |
*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.
