Easy Mostly Traditional Caesar Salad
Savor the classic flavors of a Caesar salad with a simple, time-saving twist in this Easy Mostly Traditional Caesar Salad recipe. Crisp romaine lettuce forms the perfect foundation, tossed with a creamy, tangy dressing made from mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of anchovy paste for that authentic umami kick. Topped with crunchy croutons and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, this salad balances texture and flavor in every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's the ideal side dish for weeknight dinners or an elegant addition to your next gathering. With no cooking required, this recipe brings big flavor with minimal effort—perfect for lovers of Caesar salad highs looking for a quick and easy, almost traditional rendition!
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Ingredients
- 2 heads Romaine lettuce
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese
- 1.5 cups Croutons
- 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.25 cups Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 teaspoons Anchovy paste
Directions
Step 1
Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly and pat dry with a kitchen towel or spin in a salad spinner. Tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Step 2
Prepare the dressing in a small bowl. Combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and anchovy paste. Whisk thoroughly until smooth and creamy.
Step 3
Grate or shave the Parmesan cheese using a box grater or vegetable peeler, and set aside.
Step 4
Place the romaine lettuce in a large salad bowl. Drizzle with the prepared dressing, tossing gently to evenly coat the leaves.
Step 5
Sprinkle the croutons and Parmesan cheese over the dressed lettuce.
Step 6
Serve immediately, dividing the salad among individual plates if desired, and enjoy your easy Caesar salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1532.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2052.4 |
| Total Fat 170.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 29.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 7.7g | |
| Cholesterol 169.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3314.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 102.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 13.3g | |
| Protein 39.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 958.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2543.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories