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A bowl of classic Caesar salad on a table.
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Classic Caesar Salad

Our Caesar Salad has a simple homemade dressing with options for adding chicken as well as making your own croutons. It can't be beat!
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Caeser Salad
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Caytlin McCleery

Ingredients

Dressing

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice about 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ground mustard
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic about 6 cloves
  • 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2 ounces anchovies about 5 filets
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Salad

  • 4 medium romaine hearts chopped
  • 2 cups plain croutons
  • 1/4 cup shaved parmesan cheese or shredded or grated

Instructions

  • Make your dressing in a food processor or blender by combining 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons capers, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon ground mustard, 1 tablespoon black pepper, 2 tablespoons minced garlic, 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt, and 2 ounces anchovies. Blend until smooth.
  • Stir in 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Rip or chop 4 medium romaine hearts into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large serving bowl.
  • When ready to serve, drizzle with half of the dressing and toss to coat. Add in 2 cups plain croutons and toss with the remainder of the dressing. Top with 1/4 cup shaved parmesan cheese, season with freshly ground black pepper to taste, and serve immediately.

Notes

Homemade Croutons
  • 2 cups cubed stale bread
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  1. Place cubed bread into a large resealable plastic bag along with the olive oil, garlic powder, pepper, and salt. Shake until all the pieces of bread are coated.
  2. Spread the bread cubes out evenly on a parchment-lined cooking sheet.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until the pieces start to brown. Flip if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 1108mg | Potassium: 331mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 6661IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 2mg
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