The Best Caesar Salad Recipe
Learn how to make the best Caesar salad recipe with with lettuce, parmesan, croutons, and a creamy homemade dressing!
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- 1 Strainer
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
For the Pasta Chips
- 2 cups pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the Pasta Chips
- Boil the pasta until al dente.2 cups pasta
- Drain the pasta.
- Toss the pasta with the olive oil and season it with salt, pepper, Parmesan, and oregano. 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Spread the pasta in a single layer in the air fryer and cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes, tossing halfway through.
- Transfer the pasta to a bowl and allow it to cool before adding it to the salad.
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 with the cooked and cooled pasta.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: 860kcal | Carbohydrates: 100g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 1210mg | Potassium: 447mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2288IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 328mg | Iron: 3mg
