This Caesar Salad is quick, simple and bursting with flavor! You only need Romain lettuce, Parmesan cheese, croutons and dressing to make it!
Paired with buttery croutons and my Creamy Caesar Dressing, this salad is always a huge hit!
The one salad that we used to always order at restaurants, was the Caesar Salad. It's a favorite around here. When made with creamy dressing and perfect, buttery croutons it is the best! It's a simple salad (you only need 4 ingredients) with a grande name. Since it is so simple, it is worth to make the croutons and dressing from scratch. This will be the best Caesar salad you will ever have!
Ingredients:
- Romaine lettuce
- Parmesan cheese wedge
- croutons
- Caesar dressing
Instructions:
- If making the dressing from scratch, combine all ingredients in a small food processor and process until creamy and smooth. Transfer into a jar and keep in the fridge until ready to use.
- If making croutons, cube bread, toss with melted butter and toast in the oven for no more than 10 minutes.
- Arrange chopped Romaine lettuce in a salad bowl, top with Parmesan cheese, still warm croutons and a drizzle of dressing.
Should Caesar salad have anchovies?
Anchovies are often used in the Caesar dressing. It gives it that characteristic flavor. I don't use anchovies because Worcestershire sauce is a great substitute and the dressing still tastes spot on.
What to serve it with?
This Caesar salad is great served before a pasta dish, like my Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan with fettuccine, or simple chicken sandwich. You can add cooked, cubed chicken and make this salad into a meal on it's own.
The name:
You may be surprised to learn that this salad was not named after the Roman Emperor, but after Caesar Cardini - an Italian born chef that run a restaurant in Tijuana, Mexico.
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Perfect Caesar Salad recipe
Ingredients
for croutons:
- 2 cups cubed bread I used baguette
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
for dressing:
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
for salad:
- 6 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
- ½ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- To make croutons: toss cubed bread with melted butter and seasoning. Spread into one layer on a baking sheet and bake in 375 degrees F for no longer than 10 minutes.
- To make dressing: combine all ingredients in a small food processor or blender and process until smooth and creamy.
- To make salad: arrange lettuce in salad bowl. Top with Parmesan cheese, still warm croutons and drizzle with salad dressing.
Ro says
This dressing was excellent, we really enjoyed it. However, for the croutons what do you mean by Italian seasoning on the crouton recipe?
Jade Manning says
This salad looks lovely and refreshing!
Jacquelyn Hastert says
I love a good caesar salad! This one looks fantastic with all that cheese atop the crunchy lettuce... YUMMY!
Taylor says
I haven't had a caesar salad in so long! Making this week!
Trang says
I always order Caesar salads at the restaurant too! I never realized how easy it is to make. Plus, thanks for the suggestion substitute for anchovies!
Steph says
Definitely my favorite salad of all time! Such a simple and delicious recipe!
Lora says
I have a huge Caesar salad fan here and now I've got to make your recipe!! This is what I want for lunch today!
Catalina says
One of my favorite salads! I will try your recipe next time! It looks so tasty!
Chrissie Baker says
I would eat this salad every day!! It looks delicious and the sauce sounds perfect for it. I don’t like bottled dressings — I think they have a “funny” taste and I don’t like to spoil my salad with it. Can’t wait to make this
Katie Wyllie says
You can't beat a Caesar salad but I hardly ever make it at home! Definitely giving your recipe a go!
Becky Hardin says
Yum! You are correct this is the perfect salad.
Kristyn says
Caesar salad is my favorite!! It's perfect anytime! I need to have this dressing on hand at all times!