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Classic Caesar Salad

Crisp romaine lettuce, garlicky homemade dressing, crunchy croutons, and shaved Parmesan. A timeless salad done right.

4.7(1,123 reviews)
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20 min
Prep Time
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10 min
Cook Time
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4 people
Servings
320 kcal
Calories

🛒 Ingredients

For 4 servings

  • 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 50 g Parmesan, shaved
  • 2 cups sourdough bread, cubed
  • 3 tbsp olive oil (for croutons)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 anchovy fillets (or 1 tsp anchovy paste)
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup olive oil (for dressing)
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan, finely grated (for dressing)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1

    Make croutons: toss bread cubes with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Bake at 190°C for 12 minutes until golden.

  2. 2

    Make dressing: mash garlic and anchovies into a paste with a fork. Whisk in egg yolk, lemon juice, and mustard.

  3. 3

    Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking constantly until emulsified. Stir in grated Parmesan. Season to taste.

  4. 4

    Toss romaine with dressing until evenly coated.

  5. 5

    Top with croutons and shaved Parmesan. Serve immediately.