The Best Classic Caesar Salad Recipe

Name: The Best Classic Caesar Salad Recipe
Total time: 20 mins
Ingredients: 3 anchovy fillets; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 0.5 lemon, juiced; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 large egg yolk; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 dash Worcestershire sauce; 0.25 cup olive oil; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 0.5 head romaine lettuce, chopped; 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons croutons

This classic Caesar salad recipe is inspired by my experience working at a fancy restaurant in college. I learned to make this amazing dish tableside, and it's still the best Caesar salad I've ever tasted. You're sure to impress your guests!

Total time20 mins
Prep time20 mins
Yield2

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Instructions

Start by gathering all the necessary ingredients.
For the homemade Caesar dressing: In a large salad bowl, mash anchovy fillets and garlic together. Add lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, egg yolk, and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while continuously whisking. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to your preference.
To assemble the salad: Gently toss romaine lettuce and Parmesan cheese with the dressing, ensuring everything is well coated.
Garnish your Caesar salad with croutons and serve immediately!

Nutrition

Calories: 362 kcal
Fat Content: 33 g
Fiber Content: 2 g
Sugar Content: 2 g
Sodium Content: 587 mg
Protein Content: 8 g
Cholesterol Content: 116 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 10 g
Saturated Fat Content: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g