Caesar Side Salad

Elevate your mealtime with this classic Caesar Side Salad, a perfect balance of crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy croutons, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, all tossed in a rich and creamy homemade Caesar dressing. This 15-minute recipe highlights bold flavors with ingredients like anchovy fillets, Dijon mustard, and a hint of fresh lemon juice, creating a deeply savory and tangy dressing that clings beautifully to each bite. The addition of a raw egg yolk adds luxurious creaminess, while Worcestershire sauce and garlic bring depth to the flavor profile. Ideal as a refreshing accompaniment to your favorite entrées or as a light appetizer, this Caesar side salad is a timeless choice to impress guests or elevate a weeknight dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 hearts Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Croutons
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 pieces Anchovy fillets
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 piece Egg yolk

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the romaine lettuce hearts thoroughly under cold water, then pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner to remove excess moisture.

Step 2

Cut the romaine hearts into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 3

In a blender or food processor, combine extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, anchovy fillets, minced garlic clove, salt, pepper, and egg yolk.

Step 4

Blend the mixture until it forms a smooth and creamy dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the romaine lettuce in the salad bowl.

Step 6

Toss the lettuce gently with the dressing until all the leaves are well-coated.

Step 7

Sprinkle the croutons and grated Parmesan cheese over the tossed salad.

Step 8

Gently toss the salad again to incorporate the croutons and cheese throughout.

Step 9

Serve the Caesar side salad immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1531.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1777.2

Total Fat 152.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g
Cholesterol 251.8mg	0%
Sodium 4055.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 66.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.9g	0%
Total Sugars 13.0g
Protein 51.8g	0%

Vitamin D 178.2IU	0%
Calcium 1076.2mg	0%
Iron 15.8mg	0%
Potassium 2703.7mg	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: 74.3%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 14.4%