Easy Homemade Caesar Salad
A classic for a reason, this Easy Homemade Caesar Salad is crunchy, creamy and so delicious! Serve it as is, or with a quick grilled chicken breast to make for the best Caesar salad ever.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For Caesar Dressing:
- ½ cup mayo homemade or store-bought
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon anchovy paste optional
- Pine sea salt
- Pinch ground black pepper
Everything Else:
- 1 large head of romaine about 6 cups, cleaned well, chopped
- ¾ cup shaved parmesan see notes
- 1-½ cup homemade croutons or store-bought
- Salt and pepper to taste
- A squeeze of fresh lemon optional
Instructions
- Add all dressing ingredients to a small bowl or mason jar and whisk together. Taste and adjust seasoning. Set aside.
- Assemble the salad: Add romaine, parmesan, croutons and half of the dressing into a large bowl. Toss together to combine. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and lemon as desired.
- Divide evenly onto four plates. Sprinkle a couple of extra croutons and parmesan cheese on top of the plates, as well as some fresh cracked black pepper.
- Serve immediately with extra dressing on the side!
Notes
- To make parmesan shavings, shave off pieces from a whole block of parmesan cheese.
- Optional Add-Ons
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 recipe | Calories: 295kcal | Protein: 7g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 900mg