Description
A classic Caesar salad with fresh romaine lettuce, crunchy croutons, and a creamy dressing that embodies comfort food.
Ingredients
- Romaine lettuce: Fresh and crispy leaves
- Croutons: Crunchy elements
- Parmesan cheese: Grated for flavor
- Olive oil: For the dressing
- Garlic: Fresh or minced
- Anchovy paste: Adds richness
- Dijon mustard: Binds the dressing
- Lemon juice: For brightness
- Worcestershire sauce: Adds complexity
- Salt and black pepper: For seasoning
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine torn romaine lettuce and croutons.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, anchovy paste, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
- Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
Taste the dressing before mixing with the salad to adjust seasoning. For a creamier texture, add mayonnaise to the dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Caesar salad, classic salad, easy salad, fresh ingredients, healthy dressing