Best Caesar Salad Recipe with Homemade Salad Dressing Recipe
A classic and easy-to-make Caesar salad recipe featuring a creamy homemade dressing made from scratch. Perfectly crisp romaine lettuce is tossed with a tangy and flavorful dressing, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and crunchy croutons for a refreshing and satisfying salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Caesar Salad Dressing
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For the Salad
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish
- Croutons, for garnish
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a small mixing bowl, combine the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, anchovy paste, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk vigorously until all ingredients are well blended and smooth.
- Add key ingredients: To the same bowl, add the mayonnaise and grated Parmesan cheese. Continue whisking until the dressing is creamy and fully combined.
- Assemble the salad: Place the chopped romaine lettuce on a salad plate. Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the lettuce.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle extra grated Parmesan cheese and croutons over the top of the salad. Optionally, add a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper for an added kick. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Anchovy paste is traditional but can be omitted or replaced with capers for a vegetarian-friendly version.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- To make this salad vegan, replace mayo with a vegan alternative and omit anchovy paste and Parmesan cheese.
- Croutons add crunch but can be omitted for a gluten-free salad or replaced with gluten-free croutons.
Keywords: Caesar salad, homemade Caesar dressing, classic salad, easy salad recipe, romaine lettuce salad, creamy dressing
