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Classic Caesar Salad

FreshEasyPrep 15 minCook 10 minServes 4
Classic Caesar Salad

Crisp romaine, crunchy homemade croutons and a creamy, garlicky dressing with real anchovy and Parmesan — the Caesar as it should be.

Ingredients

  • 2 romaine hearts, chopped
  • 2 cup bread cubes (from day-old bread)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 anchovy fillets, minced, or 1 tsp anchovy paste
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 375°F. Toss the bread cubes with 2 tablespoons olive oil and the garlic powder, spread on a sheet pan and bake 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp.
  2. Whisk the mayonnaise, Parmesan, lemon juice, Dijon, Worcestershire, anchovy, minced garlic, remaining olive oil and black pepper into a creamy dressing. Thin with a teaspoon of water if needed.
  3. Toss the romaine with most of the dressing in a large bowl.
  4. Top with croutons and extra Parmesan and serve immediately, before the croutons soften.
Serve with: grilled chicken or shrimp to make it a meal, plus crusty bread.

Dress the salad just before serving — Caesar waits for no one, and dressed romaine wilts in minutes.

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