That being said, there is something about a classic that makes my heart skip a beat. Enter Classic Caesar Salad. Light on effort, yet rich in flavor, I know this will become a part of your favorite salad repertoire.
For the crunchy croutons, you will need a few thick slices of bread, garlic, olive oil and salt.
For the homemade Caesar salad dressing, gather together fresh lemon juice, egg yolks, garlic cloves, anchovy paste, freshly ground black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, extra-virgin olive oil and Parmesan cheese. And for the greens, you will need a few heads of fresh romaine lettuce hearts washed, dried in a salad spinner, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
How To Make Croutons
How To Make Caesar Salad Dressing?
In a large mixing bowl:
How To Make Caesar Salad?
Right before serving, add croutons and drizzle roughly chopped romaine lettuce with the dressing and gently toss to coat. Sprinkle it with more Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Baked Chicken Parmesan: You can turn it into a complete Italian meal when served with chicken parmesan. Baked bone-in chicken breast: If you need something super simple, follow my go-to chicken breast recipe to top it off for an easy dinner. Veggies: Prefer a vegetarian meal? Top it off with quick and easy to prepare veggies like Oven Grilled Portobello Mushrooms, Baked Shiitake Mushrooms, Roasted Asparagus or Boiled Green Beans. Shrimp: If you are a fan of seafood, serve it with Shrimp Skewers or Shrimp Kabobs. Bacon: Try topping it off with Baked Crispy Turkey Bacon or for a quicker recipe try Air Fryer Turkey Bacon.
To Make Ahead: Croutons: Cook as directed and cool. Store in an airtight container or ziptop plastic bag at room temperature for up to a week. Creamy Caesar Dressing: Whisk and transfer to a mason jar or airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
To Store Leftovers: Place in an airtight container, store in the fridge and be sure to consume the next day.
Made with pantry basics in 15-20 minutes: All it takes is a handful of umami-packed ingredients and 15-20 minutes of your time to make a salad to remember. I’ve got you covered with substitutions: I wanted this recipe to be as close to the Authentic Caesar Salad recipe that you would order at a restaurant. However, I made sure to provide you with easy ingredient swaps. You can keep the Caesar dressing as is, or follow some of my substitution and expert tips if concerned about using raw eggs or anchovies. Easy to Make Ahead: Make the croutons and dressing ahead of time so all you have to do upon serving is chop the lettuce and toss with the dressing.
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