Best Caesar Salad Recipe with Salad Dressing from Scratch Recipe
This Best Caesar Salad Recipe features a creamy homemade dressing made from scratch, combining tangy lemon juice, savory anchovy paste, and sharp Parmesan cheese. Tossed with crisp romaine lettuce and crunchy croutons, this classic salad is perfect as a refreshing appetizer or a light meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook, mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
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For the Dressing
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For the Salad
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish
- Croutons, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon anchovy paste, 1 minced garlic clove, and salt and pepper to taste until fully combined.
- Add mayo and cheese: To the same bowl, add 1 cup mayonnaise and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, then whisk thoroughly until the dressing is smooth and well blended.
- Assemble the salad: Place the chopped romaine lettuce on a salad plate, drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the top, then garnish with additional grated Parmesan cheese and croutons. Optionally, sprinkle freshly ground black pepper over the salad before serving. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- If anchovy paste is unavailable, you can use finely minced anchovy fillets.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- To make croutons, toast cubed bread with olive oil and garlic until golden brown.
- This dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Caesar salad, homemade Caesar dressing, easy salad recipe, classic salad, romaine lettuce salad
