Easy Caesar Salad Recipe
This 10-minute homemade Caesar salad features a silky garlic-parmesan dressing made completely from scratch. Crisp, savory, and so much better than restaurant versions!
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ cup real mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons real anchovy paste
- 2 heaping tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 head fresh romaine lettuce, washed/dried, and torn
- ⅓ cup freshly shaved parmesan cheese
- 4 cups good quality croutons, homemade ones are the best
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the garlic, mayo, anchovy paste, grated parmesan, Worcestershire, mustard, and lemon juice. Whisk to combine well.
- Add kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste. Chill.
- When ready to serve, add torn lettuce into a large serving bowl.
- Drizzle desired amount of dressing and toss.
- Add shaved parmesan and toss gently. Top with croutons. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Variations: Try tossing in desired amount of bacon bits at the end. Try adding cherry tomatoes, sliced in half.
- This recipe is part of our Easy Salad Recipes collection.
- Storage: If you have leftover salad dressing, store it in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 405mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 6874IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 2mg