Best Caesar Salad Recipe with Salad Dressing from Scratch
Elevate your meal experience with the Best Caesar Salad Recipe with Salad Dressing from Scratch. This classic dish features crisp romaine lettuce, a creamy homemade dressing, and savory grated Parmesan cheese, delivering fresh flavors that will impress your guests or satisfy a weeknight craving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 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
- Croutons (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, anchovy paste, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk until blended.
- Add mayonnaise and grated Parmesan cheese to the mixture. Whisk until creamy and fully combined.
- On a salad plate, layer chopped romaine lettuce. Drizzle with the dressing and top with additional grated Parmesan and croutons for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg