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Caesar Salad
🥞 American

Caesar Salad

🥞 American

Crisp romaine tossed in a punchy garlicky dressing with toasted croutons and snowfall of parmesan — a 1924 Tijuana original.

Prep 20 min Cook 10 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Garlic2 cloves, minced
  • Lemon1, juiced
  • Olive Oil1 tbsp
  • Parmesan Cheese1/2 cup, grated
  • Black Peppercorns1/2 tsp, cracked
  • Romaine Lettuce2 hearts, torn
  • Croutons2 cups, day-old bread cubed
  • Mayonnaise1/2 cup
  • Worcestershire Sauce1 tsp
  • Dijon Mustard1 tsp
  • Anchovy Paste1 tsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Make croutons: toss bread cubes with olive oil and salt, bake at 190°C (375°F) for 10 minutes until golden.

  2. 2

    Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, Worcestershire, Dijon and anchovy paste with 2 tbsp cold water until pourable.

  3. 3

    Season the dressing with salt and cracked pepper. Taste — it should be boldly salty, garlicky and bright.

  4. 4

    Chill the romaine and the bowl if possible — a cold Caesar is a crisp Caesar.

  5. 5

    Toss lettuce with just enough dressing to coat every leaf, reserving some for serving.

  6. 6

    Add croutons and half the parmesan, toss once more, then plate and snow the rest of the parmesan on top.

Chef's tip

Dress the lettuce 1 minute before serving, never earlier — dressed romaine wilts with heartbreaking speed.

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Watch how it's made

Video: The Best Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe · on YouTube