Classic Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine with creamy, tangy caesar dressing made fresh with anchovy, garlic, and lemon. Top with parmesan and croutons for a restaurant-quality salad in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 9g
Ingredients
- 2 whole anchovy fillets
- 1 whole garlic clove
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- ¾ cup croutons
Instructions
- 1
Mince anchovy fillets and garlic together until they form a paste, ~1 minute.
- 2
Whisk together anchovy paste, lemon juice, mayonnaise, and parmesan in a bowl.
- 3
Season with salt and pepper to taste. If dressing is too thick, thin with 1-2 tbsp water.
- 4
Slice romaine leaves crosswise into 2-inch pieces. Rinse and pat dry thoroughly.
- 5
Toss romaine with dressing until every leaf is coated, about 30 seconds.
- 6
Divide between bowls and top with croutons. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- medium mixing bowl
- whisk
- paper towels
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