Classic Caesar Salad Recipe
A classic Caesar Salad recipe featuring homemade garlic croutons, a creamy anchovy and Parmesan dressing, and crisp romaine lettuce. This easy-to-make salad is perfect as a light meal or a refreshing side dish, combining bold flavors and crunchy textures for a timeless favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Croutons
- 1/2 French Baguette, cut in half and sliced into 1/4” thick slices
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Caesar Salad Dressing
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons anchovy paste
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Salad
- 1 large romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded or shaved
Instructions
- Make the Croutons: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the sliced baguette pieces into a large mixing bowl.
- Prepare Garlic Oil: In a small bowl, mix the extra virgin olive oil with the minced garlic cloves intended for the croutons, then drizzle this mixture evenly over the bread slices.
- Toss and Arrange: Toss the bread slices until they are fully coated with the garlic oil. Arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake the Croutons: Bake in the preheated oven for about 10–12 minutes or until the croutons turn lightly golden and crisp. Remove and let cool.
- Make the Dressing: In a medium bowl, combine the minced garlic, anchovy paste, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, sour cream, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir well until smooth and set aside.
- Prepare the Lettuce: Rinse and thoroughly dry the romaine lettuce. Chop or tear it into bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large serving bowl, place the chopped lettuce and sprinkle with shredded or shaved Parmesan cheese. Add the cooled croutons.
- Add Dressing and Toss: Drizzle half of the dressing over the lettuce mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Add more dressing as needed to your taste.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately to enjoy the fresh crispness and creamy dressing combination.
Notes
- For extra crunch, spread the garlic oil evenly on the bread and monitor croutons closely to avoid burning during baking.
- You can adjust the amount of anchovy paste depending on how strong you want the umami flavor in the dressing.
- Make sure to dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly; excess moisture can dilute the dressing and make the salad soggy.
- Serve immediately after tossing to keep the croutons crisp.
- For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
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