Description
Caesar Salad with Homemade Dressing is the perfect balance of crisp romaine lettuce, creamy dressing, and savory Parmesan cheese. This dish transforms ordinary greens into a culinary delight, making it an ideal addition to summer barbecues, cozy dinners, or romantic date nights. With layers of flavor from fresh garlic, zesty lemon juice, and umami-rich anchovy paste, every bite is a delicious experience that brings people together. Quick to prepare and visually appealing, this Caesar Salad will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head romaine lettuce (about 6 cups chopped)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup croutons (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp anchovy paste
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- 1. Prep the Lettuce: Wash the romaine thoroughly and dry it using a salad spinner or paper towels.
- 2. Make the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together anchovy paste, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and black pepper. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking until smooth.
- 3. Toss the Salad: In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, croutons, and Parmesan cheese. Pour over the dressing and toss gently until evenly coated.
- 4. Serve Immediately: Transfer to serving plates and top with additional Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg