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Classic Caesar Salad Recipe

We all love Caesar Salad in our house, and this Caesar dressing recipe is just about perfect! This recipe is adapted from my friend Joan's and is quite possibly the best tasting homemade dressing you will find anywhere!
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Additional Time5 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Caesar Dressing, Caesar Salad, Salad Dressing
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 614kcal
Author: Tara Noland

Equipment

  • Breville BHM800SILUSC BHM800SIL Handy Mix Scraper Hand Mixer, Silver, 2.3
  • Porcelain Bowls, KOMUEE 16 Ounce Porcelain Bowls for Cereal, Salad, Dessert - Set of 6, White
  • Acacia Wooden Salad Bowl Set - 12.5 Inches Hardwood with Servers Set Big Salad Bowls 3-Piece Set by AIDEA - Best Christmas Gift

Ingredients

Dressing

  • 2-3 garlic clove minced
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp. anchovy paste
  • 1 tsp. Worcestershire
  • 1/2 tsp. dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. red wine vinegar

Croutons

  • 1/2 loaf whole wheat baguette
  • 1-2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 head romaine lettuce washed and torn into bite-sized pieces
  • Parmesan cheese grated, as much as you like

Instructions

  • Croutons
  • Preheat oven to 325F.
  • Cut the baguette into bite-sized pieces and place them on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Toss with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Bake until crisp about 15 min.
  • Let cool and store in a Ziploc bag.

  • Dressing
  • The dressing can be made well up to 4 hours ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
  • Mash garlic with the salt and pepper.
  • Add the egg yolk and beat with a hand mixer for 30 seconds, or until it lightens up in color.
  • Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, beating at high speed constantly.
  • Continue to beat in oil until the mixture is the consistency of mayonnaise.
  • Add Worcestershire, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, and anchovy paste mixing well after each addition.
  • Add to lettuce along with parmesan cheese and croutons.
  • Toss to evenly coat. Serve immediately.

Notes

*Yes, the dressing does include a raw egg yolk so if you are pregnant or immunosuppressed I don't recommend this dressing. I have made this dressing for a million years and have never ever had an issue. It is the traditional way of making a Caesar salad dressing. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 614kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 1044mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 6g