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The Best Caesar Salad Recipe

Learn how to make the best Caesar salad recipe with with lettuce, parmesan, croutons, and a creamy homemade dressing!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad, Side
Cuisine: American
Keyword: best caesar salad recipe, caesar salad, caesar salad recipe, easy caesar salad recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Dressing:

  • 2 small garlic cloves minced (1 teaspoon)
  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons tahina
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper plus more to serve
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

For the Salad:

  • 1 large Romaine lettuce head or 2 small heads Romaine, chopped
  • 1/3 cup shredded or shaved Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup croutons
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Instructions

Prepare the Dressing:

  • In a food processor, combine the minced garlic, anchovy paste, dijon mustard, tahina, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar. Pulse until the mixture combines.
    2 small garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon anchovy paste, 2 teaspoons dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, 1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons tahina
  • Slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil while continuously whisking to create an emulsion. Add water as needed until the deisred consistency is acheived.
    1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Add the sea salt, black pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until everything is well incorporated.
    1/2 teaspoon sea salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if needed.

Assemble the Salad:

  • Place the chopped romaine lettuce in a large salad bowl.
    1 large Romaine lettuce head
  • Add the shredded or shaved Parmesan cheese and croutons to the lettuce.
    1/3 cup shredded or shaved Parmesan cheese, 1 cup croutons
  • Pour the Caesar dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the lettuce is well coated with the dressing.
  • Serve immediately with extra black pepper, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2224IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 233mg | Iron: 1mg
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