Description
Indulge in the Best Homemade Caesar Salad, where crisp romaine lettuce meets crunchy croutons and a luscious creamy dressing. This easy-to-make recipe combines fresh ingredients to create a delightful balance of flavors and textures, perfect for any occasion. Whether served at a summer barbecue or as a cozy winter side, this salad is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup croutons (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together minced garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and olive oil until smooth.
- Fold in freshly grated Parmesan cheese into the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine with croutons and pour the dressing over. Toss gently until evenly coated.
- Garnish with extra grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg