Salads & Veggies

Classic Caesar Salad

Name: Classic Caesar Salad
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped; 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated; Dressing: 3 cloves garlic, 4 anchovy fillets, 2 egg yolks, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 tbsp Parmigiano, salt and pepper; Croutons: 3 cups day-old bread cubed, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 clove garlic, salt

⏱ 20 min👤 Serves 4

Instructions

Make croutons: toss bread with olive oil, garlic, and salt. Spread on a baking sheet and bake at 375°F for 12-15 minutes until golden and crunchy.
For dressing: Mash garlic and anchovies into a paste (use the side of your knife). Whisk with egg yolks, lemon juice, and mustard. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking constantly until emulsified and creamy. Stir in Parmigiano. Season with salt and pepper.
Toss romaine with enough dressing to coat — start conservatively, you can always add more. Add most of the Parmigiano and toss again.
Transfer to a platter, add croutons, and top with remaining Parmigiano and extra black pepper.

Notes

The anchovy is not optional — it's what gives Caesar dressing its signature savory depth without tasting fishy at all. Trust the recipe.

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