Classic Caesar Salad with Homemade Dressing
A fresh, crisp classic Caesar salad featuring crunchy romaine lettuce, homemade creamy dressing, and crisp croutons. Ready in under 15 minutes without cooking, perfect as a light lunch or side.
Ingredients
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- Dressing
Let’s make it
Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Dressing
In a separate bowl, combine the pasteurized egg yolk, freshly squeezed lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard.
Dressing
Slowly whisk in the olive oil to the egg mixture until the dressing is smooth and emulsified. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Pour the dressing over the chopped romaine lettuce and toss gently to coat evenly.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese and croutons on top, and toss lightly again to combine.
Serve immediately as a fresh classic Caesar salad side or light lunch.
Tips & notes
Use pasteurized egg yolk to ensure safety, or substitute with mayonnaise if preferred. Toast your own croutons from day-old bread for best crunch and flavor. Toss salad just before serving to keep lettuce crisp.
Saving it for later
Store leftover salad and dressing separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. Consume the salad within 1 day for best freshness.
Reheating
This salad is best served cold or at room temperature and is not recommended for reheating.
