Classic Caesar Salad Recipe – Easy & Homemade | Sharp Blades

Name: Classic Caesar Salad Recipe – Easy & Homemade | Sharp Blades
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Latin American, American
Ingredients: 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped; ½ cup Parmesan cheese, shaved; 1 cup homemade croutons (or store-bought); 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 anchovy fillets (or 1 tsp anchovy paste); 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 egg yolk (or 2 tbsp mayo for safety); 2 tbsp lemon juice; ½ cup olive oil; ¼ tsp black pepper; ¼ tsp salt

3 steps

Cook:20min

A classic, Caesar salad combines crispy croutons, savoury Parmesan cheese, crisp romaine lettuce, and garlicky dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch or a sophisticated side dish, this simple homemade recipe guarantees a consistently restaurant-quality outcome.

Updated at: Sat, 17 May 2025 19:26:06 GMT

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Ingredients

4 servings

2 headsromaine lettuce

chopped

½ cupParmesan cheese

shaved

1 cupcroutons

homemade, or store-bought

1clove garlic

minced

2anchovy fillets

or 1 tsp anchovy paste

1 tspdijon mustard

1egg yolk

or 2 tbsp mayo for safety

2 Tbsplemon juice

½ cupolive oil

¼ tspblack pepper

¼ tspsalt

Instructions

Step 1

Get the dressing ready: Make a paste out of the garlic and anchovies in a bowl. Whisk in lemon juice, egg yolk, and mustard. While whisking until smooth, slowly pour in the olive oil. Add salt and pepper for seasoning.

Step 2

Prepare the Croutons (Selective): Add salt, garlic powder, and olive oil to the cubed bread. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until brown, at 375°F (190°C).

Step 3

Put the salad together: Slice the romaine lettuce into small pieces. Add half of the dressing at first, then more if necessary. Add optional protein, Parmesan shavings, and croutons on top.

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