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Caesar salad with romaine, croutons and shaved Parmesan in a bowl

Classic Caesar Salad

Crisp romaine tossed with an easy creamy Caesar dressing made without raw egg, plus croutons and Parmesan.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 2 romaine hearts chopped, or 1 large head
  • 1 cup croutons
  • ¼ cup shaved or grated Parmesan
Dressing
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce optional
  • 1 small clove garlic finely minced
  • ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan
  • 1–2 tablespoons water to thin
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Whisk the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon, Worcestershire, garlic and grated Parmesan until smooth. Thin with water until the dressing is pourable, then season with salt and pepper.
  2. Place the romaine in a large bowl. Add about half of the dressing and toss until lightly coated. Add more dressing to taste.
  3. Add the croutons and Parmesan and toss once more.
  4. Serve right away.

Notes

  • Add ½ teaspoon of anchovy paste to the dressing for a traditional flavor.
  • Use Greek yogurt in place of some or all of the mayo for a lighter version.
  • Top with grilled chicken or salmon for a heartier salad.