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Caesar Salad with Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing

This Caesar Salad is a game-changer! Fresh romaine, crispy croutons, and creamy homemade dressing come together for an unforgettable experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad:
  • 2 heads Romaine lettuce fresh, crisp
  • 2 cups croutons click for crouton recipe
For the Dressing:
  • ½ cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese freshly grated, plus more for shaving
  • 3 anchovies packed in oil, drained
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cloves garlic halved
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • to taste Kosher salt

Equipment

  • Large Salad Bowl
  • Blender or food processor
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

How to Prepare:
  1. Step 1: Prepare the Dressing - Start by placing the anchovies and garlic in the blender or food processor. Blend until finely chopped.
  2. Step 2: Add Eggs and Seasonings - Add the eggs, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard powder, and a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper to the blender. Blend until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Emulsify the Mixture - With the blender running, slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil until the dressing is thick and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning with Kosher salt as needed.
  4. Step 4: Prepare the Romaine Lettuce - Wash the Romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold water. Tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces and dry them using a salad spinner or by patting them down with a clean kitchen towel.
  5. Step 5: Assemble the Salad - In a large salad bowl, combine the torn Romaine lettuce with the croutons. Drizzle the homemade dressing over the top and toss gently to coat the leaves evenly.
  6. Step 6: Add Cheese - Sprinkle the freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese over the salad. For a touch of elegance, use a vegetable peeler to shave additional cheese on top.
  7. Step 7: Serve Immediately - Serve your Caesar salad immediately for the best texture and flavor. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Using fresh ingredients makes all the difference in flavor. Don’t skimp on quality!
  • Feel free to play around with the amount of garlic and anchovies to match your taste preferences.
  • Don’t have a blender? You can whisk the dressing by hand; just be sure to emulsify the oil slowly.