Description

This Homemade Creamy Caesar Salad is the perfect balance of crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy croutons, and a rich, creamy dressing. Made from scratch with real ingredients like Parmesan, garlic, and anchovies, this Caesar salad is a fresh and flavorful take on the classic. Perfect as a side dish or even a main course!

Ingredients

4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup croutons (store-bought or homemade)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

For the Creamy Caesar Dressing:

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 anchovy fillets (or 1 tablespoon anchovy paste)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste

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Instructions

- In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic, anchovies, Worcestershire sauce, and Parmesan cheese.
- Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuing to whisk until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as needed.
Assemble the Salad:
- In a large bowl, toss the chopped romaine lettuce with the creamy Caesar dressing, making sure all the leaves are evenly coated.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the salad and toss again to combine.

Serve:
- Top the salad with croutons and serve immediately. For extra flavor, you can add a few extra shavings of Parmesan cheese on top.

Notes

For a lighter version, you can substitute half of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or use a low-fat mayonnaise.
If you prefer a garlic-less dressing, you can omit the garlic or reduce the amount used.
You can make your own homemade croutons by toasting cubed bread in a bit of olive oil, salt, and garlic powder until golden brown.