Classic Caesar Salad

A timeless salad made with crisp romaine lettuce, creamy Caesar dressing, crunchy croutons, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 5 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Cooking Method: Sauteing

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Appetizer

Difficulty: Beginner

Cooking Temp: 350 F

Calories: 280 kcal

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

A timeless salad made with crisp romaine lettuce, creamy Caesar dressing, crunchy croutons, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

1 large head Romaine lettuce (Chopped into bite-size pieces)
1 cup Croutons (Homemade or store-bought)
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (Freshly grated)
1 clove Garlic (Minced)
2 pcs Anchovy fillets (Optional but traditional)
1 pc Egg yolk (Or 1 tbsp mayonnaise as substitute)
2 tbsp Lemon juice (Freshly squeezed)
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard (For flavor depth)
1/3 cup Olive oil (Extra virgin preferred)
1/2 tsp Salt (To taste)
1/4 tsp Black pepper (Freshly ground)

Instructions

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1. Prepare the Croutons:
  - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  - Toss bread cubes with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  - Bake for 5–8 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
2. Make the Caesar Dressing:
  - In a bowl, mash the anchovy fillets and garlic together into a paste.
  - Whisk in the egg yolk, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  - Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking constantly until creamy and thick.
  - Stir in grated Parmesan cheese.
3. Assemble the Salad:
  - In a large salad bowl, toss chopped romaine lettuce with the Caesar dressing until evenly coated.
  - Add the croutons and sprinkle more Parmesan cheese on top.
  - Serve immediately and enjoy fresh! 🥗

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 2-3

Amount Per Serving
Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Sodium 430mg18%
Total Carbohydrate 9g3%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Protein 7g15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

You can make it heartier by adding grilled chicken, shrimp, or bacon bits. For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for the egg yolk and reduce oil.

Keywords: Caesar salad, classic salad, romaine lettuce, parmesan, croutons, creamy dressing, anchovy dressing, healthy salad, appetizer salad, Italian-inspired