The most epic, classic caesar salad recipe made with homemade dressing! Hands down my favorite salad is THIS and in its most classic form; crispy croutons, a creamy dressing tossed with parmesan and crisp romaine.
Romaine hearts, bread loaf, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper, parmesan, anchovies, garlic cloves, eggs yolk, lemon juice, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, shredded parmesan
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. To begin your salad, cube/tear and toss your croutons with olive oil, salt and pepper and bake on a baking tray until golden brown, 10-12 mins. Remove from the oven and let cool.
Next, get your dressing ready. Separate your yolks, mince your garlic and finely dice your anchovies, almost making a paste.
In a bowl, add your yolk. Add minced garlic, anchovies, dijon, lemon juice and fork/mash the mixture until a paste forms. Season with pepper. Whisk well until all combined and creamy.
Slowly start drizzling in your vegetable or canola oil as you're whisking. Then add your olive oil and keep whisking until everything is all emulsified.
Finish with a dash of worcestershire and shredded parmesan. Mix well. Adjust and season with salt, pepper and lemon juice as needed!
Lastly, prep your lettuce. Wash, tear or slice your lettuce in cubes. Season with salt, pepper and a small drizzle of olive oil. Toss.
Assemble! You can either add your lettuce directly in your dressing bowl (if you use a big bowl, tableside style), or add in a big bowl and pour over your dressing. Finish with your croutons, parmesan and pepper. Mix well and serve.