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Best Caesar Salad Recipe with Salad Dressing from Scratch

A classic Caesar salad with homemade dressing, crisp romaine lettuce, croutons, and parmesan cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 1 head Romaine lettuce washed and chopped
  • 1 cup Croutons store-bought or homemade
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese shredded or shaved
Dressing Ingredients
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 egg yolks Eggs raw or coddled
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup Olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Method
 

Prepare the Dressing
  1. In a bowl, whisk together minced garlic, egg yolks, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
  2. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking continuously until the dressing is emulsified.
  3. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper to taste.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large bowl, add the chopped romaine lettuce.
  2. Pour the dressing over the lettuce and toss to coat evenly.
  3. Add croutons and Parmesan cheese, and toss gently to combine.
  4. Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

For a richer flavor, consider adding anchovies to the dressing.

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