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This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. My son, David, is to thank for this recipe. He is 9 years old and took kids cooking classes at Sur La Table where he learned and fell in love with this caesar salad recipe, so we re-created it at home together.
Caesar Salad Recipe Ingredients:
Caesar salad is easy, classic and the ingredients are simple. You’ll need:
1 large or 2 small heads of romaine lettuce Parmesan cheese, shredded or shaved Crisp croutons – homemade can be made several days ahead. The recipe below makes enough for 2 salads. Caesar salad dressing – homemade is best and here is our favorite store-bought dressing in a pinch
How to Make Croutons:
The crunchy homemade garlic croutons really elevate this salad, making it look and taste quite fancy. The cheese crusted onto each little toast will have you snacking on these croutons!
Cut baguette in half lengthwise and slice into 1/4″ thick pieces and place on baking sheet. Combine 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil with minced garlic. toss breads with garlic infused oil and 2 Tbsp parmesan. Spread Evenly and Bake to desired crispness.
How to Make Caesar Salad Dressing:
The caesar salad dressing comes together so fast and all you need is a bowl and whisk. This Caesar dressing is light, healthy and packs so much fresh flavor without needing much salt at all.
Whisk together minced garlic, dijon, Worcestershire, lemon juice and red wine vinegar. Whisking while adding oil emulsifies the dressing for a smooth and creamy (not oily) consistency. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste.
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How to Make Caesar Salad:
In a large mixing bowl, combine all of your ingredients and toss gently to coat the lettuce in caesar dressing. This recipe makes enough croutons for two full salads so you’ll have them ready to go for round 2!
More Romaine Salad Recipes to Discover:
Chopped Chicken Salad – protein packed with a balsamic dressing Avocado Salmon Salad – with a zesty lemon dressing Chicken Mango Avocado Salad – Cheesecake Factory Copycat Avocado Shrimp Salad – crowd pleasing salad loaded with avocado
title: “Caesar Salad Recipe” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-24” author: “Betty Rice”
The Best Caesar Salad
It’s not often that I go to a restaurant and crave salad. When they have a classic Caesar salad made with a good, homemade dressing, it always calls my name! The crunch of that fresh romaine lettuce paired with deeply flavored dressing. It gets me every time. This isn’t your grocery store’s Caesar salad. You won’t find that overly creamy dressing reminiscent of Ranch. My Caesar salad dressing that I used for this recipe is a rendition on the traditional version. We’re talking dijon mustard, capers, (optional) anchovies; the works! Now, for the big question: are you a crouton or no crouton person?
Ingredient Notes
Hearty bread – I used a French baguette. Olive oil – Canola, vegetable, sunflower, safflower, avocado, or grapeseed oils can be used instead. Garlic powder – Use more or less as per your preference. Salt – To taste. Romaine lettuce – 1 head or 2 hearts. Parmesan cheese – Fresh, shaved. Caesar salad dressing
Homemade Croutons
You can use store-bought croutons if you’d like to save some time. This is a great way to use up some bread that is going stale, or to just make your Caesar salad that much special. I mean, I am a food blogger after all. I owe you some wonderful homemade croutons!
How To Make Caesar Salad
How to serve
This caesar salad is a classic that we see in restaurants often offered as either an appetizer or main dish. If you want this recipe to be the star of the show, try it out alongside one of these perfectly paired proteins:
Baked Chicken Breast Chicken Souvlaki Baked Lemon Pepper Salmon Honey Mustard Salmon Blackened Shrimp
Some Tips
Leftovers
If you plan on having extras, leave the dressing on the side for everyone to toss with their individual servings. Leftover Caesar salad, dressed, will get quite soggy and limp in the fridge. Your dressing will last 1 week stored in an airtight container, bottle, or jar. Seal the lettuce well in a large freezer bag or airtight container. It will last 7-10 days in the fridge. Make sure the croutons have fully cooled down to room temperature before storing them in an airtight container or sealable bag. They will last 3 days at room temperature.
More Great Salad Recipes To Try
Tossed SaladCobb SaladAvocado SaladEasy Corn SaladThai Cucumber SaladChef SaladFattoush SaladCreamy Cucumber SaladTabbouleh Salad
