Classic Caesar Salad

Jo Waters

Updated on May 11, 2024

Ingredients

Dressing:

3 anchovy fillets
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
½ lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Salad:

½ head romaine lettuce, chopped
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons croutons

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

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To make the dressing: Mash anchovy fillets and garlic in a large salad bowl. Add lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, egg yolk, and Worcestershire sauce; whisk until smooth and creamy. Gradually stream in olive oil while whisking constantly. Season with salt and black pepper.

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Make salad: Gently mix romaine lettuce and Parmesan cheese into dressing until thoroughly coated.

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Serve salad topped with croutons.

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Recipe Tip

If you have trouble getting the anchovies to mash, add a couple of croutons. The hard edges of the croutons cut into the anchovies.

Editor's Note:

This recipe contains raw egg. We recommend that pregnant women, young children, older adults, and the immunocompromised do not consume raw egg. Learn more about egg safety from our article,

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

362	Calories
33g	Fat
10g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 362
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33g	42%
Saturated Fat 6g	32%
Cholesterol 116mg	39%
Sodium 587mg	26%
Total Carbohydrate 10g	3%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 8g	17%
Vitamin C 26mg	29%
Calcium 171mg	13%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 308mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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