This classic Caesar Salad recipe is a perfect blend of crisp romaine lettuce, tangy dressing, and crunchy croutons. It's a popular salad for a reason – it's delicious and easy to make!
On a baking sheet, place the chopped romaine lettuce and bake for 10 minutes or until slightly wilted.
In a skillet, heat up the olive oil and add the minced garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
In a mixing bowl, combine the dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, anchovy paste (if using), lemon juice, and cooked garlic. Whisk until well combined.
In a large salad bowl, add the wilted lettuce, grated parmesan cheese, and croutons.
Pour the dressing over the salad and use tongs to toss everything together.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve and enjoy your classic Caesar Salad!
Notes
For a vegetarian option, skip the anchovy paste and use a vegetarian worcestershire sauce.For a protein-packed salad, add grilled chicken or shrimp on top.You can also use store-bought Caesar dressing for a quicker version of this recipe.If you're not a fan of anchovy paste, you can substitute it with 1 chopped anchovy filet or omit it altogether.