Caesar Salad with Dressing

Elevate your mealtime with this classic Caesar Salad with Dressing—a timeless recipe that combines crisp Romaine lettuce, golden homemade croutons, and a velvety, tangy dressing bursting with flavor. The dressing, made from scratch, features a rich blend of garlic, anchovy fillets, Parmesan cheese, and Dijon mustard, perfectly balanced by a splash of fresh lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce. Topped with extra Parmesan for a final flourish, this salad is easy to prepare, taking just 25 minutes from start to finish. Perfect as a starter or main course, this restaurant-quality Caesar Salad delivers bold flavors that are sure to impress, whether you're hosting a dinner party or enjoying an intimate family meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 heads Romaine lettuce
• 4 slices Bread (for croutons)
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese
• 2 pieces Anchovy fillets
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Cut the bread slices into 1-inch cubes and place them on a baking tray.

Step 3

Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the bread cubes and toss to coat evenly.

Step 4

Peel and mince 1 garlic clove, then sprinkle it over the bread cubes.

Step 5

Bake the bread cubes for 10 minutes or until golden and crispy to make croutons. Remove and let cool.

Step 6

Remove the outer leaves of the Romaine lettuce and chop the remaining leaves into bite-sized pieces. Wash and dry thoroughly, then set aside.

Step 7

To make the dressing, finely mince 1 garlic clove and the anchovy fillets, then combine them in a mixing bowl.

Step 8

Whisk in the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.

Step 9

Grate 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese and mix it into the dressing. Add salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 10

In a large salad bowl, toss the chopped Romaine lettuce with the prepared dressing until evenly coated.

Step 11

Add the croutons and toss lightly to combine.

Step 12

Use the remaining 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese as a garnish, sprinkling it evenly over the salad.

Step 13

Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Caesar Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1797.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3069.2

Total Fat 254.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 42.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.0g
Cholesterol 344.2mg	0%
Sodium 5589.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 140.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.5g	0%
Total Sugars 14.0g
Protein 71.0g	0%

Vitamin D 160IU	0%
Calcium 1537.3mg	0%
Iron 17.4mg	0%
Potassium 2732.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 73.0%

Protein: 9.1%

Carbs: 17.9%