Description
The Best Caesar Salad Recipe with Salad Dressing from Scratch is a delightful blend of fresh romaine lettuce, creamy homemade dressing, and savory Parmesan cheese. This classic dish is not only quick to prepare—taking just 15 minutes—but also allows you to impress your guests with vibrant flavors that far exceed store-bought options. The star of the show is the dressing, crafted from scratch using tangy lemon juice, anchovy paste, and garlic, creating a rich and creamy consistency that elevates this salad to new heights. Perfect as a side or main course when paired with grilled chicken or avocado, this Caesar salad will quickly become a favorite at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1 head romaine lettuce (chopped)
- Croutons
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, anchovy paste, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk until blended.
- Add mayo and Parmesan cheese to the mixture; whisk until smooth.
- On a salad plate, layer chopped romaine lettuce and drizzle generously with dressing.
- Garnish with additional grated Parmesan cheese and croutons.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad plate (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 29g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 40mg