The Great Caesar Salad

Elevate your salad game with "The Great Caesar Salad," a timeless dish bursting with bold flavors and simple elegance. This recipe combines crisp romaine lettuce, golden homemade croutons, and a rich, creamy dressing made from scratch with anchovy fillets, Dijon mustard, egg yolks, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. The addition of grated Parmesan cheese and a hint of garlic brings irresistible depth to every bite. With a quick prep time of just 20 minutes, this classic salad is perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a sophisticated starter. Whether you're hosting guests or treating yourself, "The Great Caesar Salad" delivers restaurant-quality results that are fresh, satisfying, and unforgettable.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 heads Romaine lettuce
• 4 slices Crusty bread (for croutons)
• 6 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
• 4 fillets Anchovy fillets, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 large Egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 tablespoon Water (optional to thin dressing)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Cut the crusty bread into 1-inch cubes, place them on a baking sheet, and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Toss to coat evenly.

Step 3

Toast the bread cubes in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crispy. Set aside to cool.

Step 4

Separate and wash the leaves of the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Chop them into bite-sized pieces and set aside in a large salad bowl.

Step 5

In a blender or small food processor, blend 2 cloves of garlic, anchovy fillets, Dijon mustard, egg yolks, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, 4 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Step 6

Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary. If the dressing is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of water and blend again to thin it out slightly.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the romaine lettuce and toss to coat the leaves evenly.

Step 8

Add the croutons and half of the grated Parmesan cheese to the salad. Toss gently to combine.

Step 9

Plate the salad, sprinkling the remaining Parmesan cheese on top as a garnish.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, flavorful Caesar salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1562.9 grams (1562.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1620

Total Fat 114.90g	147%
Saturated Fat 26.30g	132%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.00g
Cholesterol 429mg	143%
Sodium 4333mg	188%
Total Carbohydrate 100.80g	37%
Dietary Fiber 20.00g	71%
Total Sugars 14.90g
Protein 59.00g	118%

Vitamin D 170IU	850%
Calcium 1053mg	81%
Iron 16mg	91%
Potassium 2690mg	57%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.8%

Protein: 14.1%

Carbs: 24.1%