Classic Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine tossed with a silky anchovy-garlic dressing, topped with crunchy croutons and sharp Parmesan. Restaurant-quality in 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
- 2 fillets anchovy fillets (packed in oil)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, shaved
- 1 cup croutons (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- 1
Mash anchovy fillets and garlic into a paste using the back of a fork in a bowl.
- 2
Whisk in mustard, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce until combined.
- 3
Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking until the dressing is creamy and emulsified.
- 4
Tear or chop romaine into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl.
- 5
Pour dressing over the lettuce and toss until every piece is coated.
- 6
Top with croutons and shaved Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 7
Serve immediately while croutons are still crisp.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- small bowl
- fork
- whisk
- salad tongs or spoon
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