American Caesar Salad

Ingredients

• 1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 cup of croutons
• 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup of olive oil
• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• 2 anchovy fillets, minced
• 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, croutons, and Parmesan cheese.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, anchovy fillets, mustard, and salt and pepper.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
4. Serve immediately.

Interesting Facts

• Caesar salad was created by Italian chef Caesar Cardini in 1924.
• The original version of the salad did not contain anchovies.
• In the United States, the salad is often served with grilled chicken or shrimp.