Description
A classic Caesar Salad recipe featuring crisp romaine lettuce, homemade garlic croutons, Parmesan cheese, and a creamy anchovy dressing. This salad is a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a timeless favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Romaine Lettuce:
- 3 hearts romaine lettuce (about 6–8 cups sliced)
Croutons:
- 4 cups thick slices French bread (cubed)
- Sea salt
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Dressing:
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons anchovy paste
- Pinch salt
- 2 egg yolks
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup vegetable oil (+2 tablespoons if needed)
Additional:
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
Instructions
- For the croutons: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Toss cubed bread with olive oil, sea salt, and Italian seasoning. Bake for 15 minutes until golden and crispy.
- For the Dressing: Blend garlic, anchovy paste, salt, egg yolks, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Slowly add vegetable oil until creamy.
- Assemble: Slice romaine lettuce, toss with dressing, and top with Parmesan and croutons. Season with salt and pepper.
Notes
- You can add grilled chicken or shrimp to turn this salad into a complete meal.
- Ensure the lettuce is thoroughly dried to prevent a watery salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing, Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Caesar Salad, Salad Recipe, Homemade Croutons, Anchovy Dressing
