Indulge in the traditional flavors of a Caesar salad with this recipe featuring a creamy homemade Caesar dressing. The crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy croutons, and savory Parmesan cheese are perfectly complemented by the tangy and zesty dressing.
Ingredients
- 1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup croutons
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 anchovy fillets, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, garlic, anchovy fillets, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and olive oil until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss romaine lettuce with croutons and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Drizzle the Caesar dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
The original Caesar salad was created by Caesar Cardini, an Italian immigrant living in California, in the 1920s.
Anchovies are a key ingredient in traditional Caesar dressing, adding a rich umami flavor.