Caesar Salad

Name: Caesar Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb romaine lettuce for the salad; Homemade croutons for the salad; 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan for the salad; Freshly ground black pepper for the salad; Mayonnaise for the dressing; Extra-virgin olive oil for the dressing; Fresh lemon juice for the dressing; 2 tsp Dijon mustard for the dressing; 1 garlic clove grated, for the dressing; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce for the dressing; Pinch sea salt for the dressing; Black pepper for the dressing; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan for the dressing

Very cold romaine, warm homemade croutons, salty Parmesan, and a mayo-based creamy dressing — an ordinary-Tuesday caesar without raw egg.

DifficultyEasyTotal time35 minServes4

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Overview

Prep20 min

Cook15 min

Total35 min

Servings4

DifficultyEasy

Equipment

Baking sheet
Large bowl
Whisk
Small bowl

Method

Make the croutons

Bake bread cubes with olive oil and salt at 350°F until crisp and golden.

Whisk the dressing

Whisk mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon, garlic, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper until smooth.

Add the Parmesan

Stir grated Parmesan into the dressing.

Adjust the thickness

Add a little water if the dressing is too thick.

Prepare the romaine

Place the romaine in a large bowl.

First toss

Add half the dressing, half the croutons, and half the shaved Parmesan.

Toss thoroughly

Toss thoroughly.

Add more dressing

Add more dressing as needed.

Finish

Finish with the remaining croutons, Parmesan, and black pepper.

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Tips

NoteDry the romaine really well. Dressing sticks to dry leaves; it slides off wet ones.

NoteFor a vegetarian version, use vegetarian Parmesan and vegan Worcestershire sauce.

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Nutrition

AllergensEggs, Dairy, Gluten

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Storage

RefrigeratorDressing keeps up to 5 days in a sealed jar; assemble the salad just before eating so the croutons stay crisp.

Frequently asked

Why mayonnaise instead of egg yolk?+

It makes the dressing emulsify easily and keeps it safe and simple — the flavor is still classic caesar.

Can I add protein?+

Grilled chicken or white beans both sit nicely on top.

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