Classic Caesar Salad

Classic Caesar Salad

This Caesar salad is the same recipe we made at a very fancy restaurant while I was in college. The best part of the job was making tableside dishes, including this Caesar salad which is the best I’ve ever had.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
2

Ingredients

Salad

  • ½ head romaine lettuce, chopped
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons croutons

Dressing

  • 3 anchovy fillets
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1
Gather all ingredients.

Step 2
To make the dressing: Mash anchovy fillets and garlic in a large salad bowl. Add lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, egg yolk, and Worcestershire sauce; whisk until smooth and creamy. Gradually stream in olive oil while whisking constantly. Season with salt and black pepper.

Step 3
Make salad: Gently mix romaine lettuce and Parmesan cheese into dressing until thoroughly coated.

Step 4
Serve salad topped with croutons.

Tips

If you have trouble getting the anchovies to mash, add a couple of croutons. The hard edges cut into the anchovies.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

362
Calories
33g
Fat
10g
Carbs
8g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 362
% Daily Value *
Total Fat33g 42%
Saturated Fat6g 32%
Cholesterol116mg 39%
Sodium587mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate10g 3%
Dietary Fiber2g 7%
Total Sugars2g
Protein8g
Vitamin C26mg 132%
Calcium171mg 13%
Iron2mg 9%
Potassium308mg 7%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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