Classic Caesar Salad
The most epic, classic caesar salad made with homemade dressing! Hands down my favorite salad is THIS and in its most classic form!
Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
For Your Salad
- 3 to 4 romaine hearts torn or cut into pieces
- 1/2 loaf (sourdough or country loaf, desired preference) cubed or torn
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- parmesan for serving shredded or shaved depending on your preference
For The Dressing
- 4 oil packed anchovies minced and diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced add a second garlic clove if you like it more garlicky!
- 1 egg yolk
- juice of 1 lemon about 2 tablespoons
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce optional
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- 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. *You can do so by using your knife blade to smooth it out, you can add a pinch of salt to help with this process. You can alternatively also just mash it in the bowl when you're whisking (depends on your preference).
- 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.
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Nutrition
Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 189mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 7450IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg