- Preparing the Lettuce
Wash and dry romaine lettuce thoroughly. Chop into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl.
- Making the Dressing In a
bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional anchovy paste until smooth and creamy.
- Adding the Croutons
Add croutons to the lettuce. Use homemade or store-bought for extra crunch.
- Adding the Dressing
Pour the dressing over the salad. Start with half, toss, and add more as needed to coat evenly.
- Adding Parmesan Sprinkle shaved or
grated Parmesan generously over the top.
- Tossing the Salad Gently toss
everything together until evenly coated and well mixed.
- Serving Serve immediately while the
lettuce is crisp and the croutons crunchy.
- Calories:1165 kcal%58%
- Protein:66.9 g%99%
- Carbohydrates:4.6 g%1%
- Fat:98.0 g%99%
- Sugar:1.4 g%1%
- Salt:1.3 g%19%
- Energy:4874 kJ%81%
Classic Caesar Salad is a crisp, refreshing dish made with crunchy romaine lettuce, creamy Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, and golden croutons. The combination of savory, tangy, and crunchy elements creates a timeless salad that pairs well with almost any main dish or stands alone as a light meal.
