This recipe is the ultimate Caesar salad recipe that will leave you craving for more. It combines crisp romaine lettuce, homemade Caesar dressing, garlicky croutons, and shaved Parmesan cheese. Serve it as a side dish or add grilled chicken for a complete meal. Perfect for a quick lunch or a fancy dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 head of romaine lettuce
- 1 cup of croutons
- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
- 3/4 cup of mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Tear it into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, lemon juice, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. This is your Caesar dressing.
- Pour the Caesar dressing over the romaine lettuce and toss well to coat all the leaves.
- Add the croutons and grated Parmesan cheese to the salad, and toss again to distribute them evenly.
- Serve the Caesar salad immediately and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Caesar salad was created by an Italian immigrant named Caesar Cardini in Tijuana, Mexico in the 1920s.
Traditionally, Caesar salad is made with a raw egg yolk, but this recipe uses mayonnaise as a safer alternative.
The original Caesar salad did not include grilled chicken or any other protein. It was a simple salad with lettuce, croutons, Parmesan cheese, and the dressing.