Caesar Salad

Name: Caesar Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 heads romaine lettuce hearts, chopped; 2 cups crusty bread, cubed; 2 oz Parmesan cheese, shaved; 2 tsp anchovy paste; 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 2 tbsp olive oil; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

The timeless romaine Caesar salad with a creamy, garlicky anchovy dressing, shaved Parmesan, and crunchy homemade croutons. Bold umami flavor in every bite.

25 minEasyServes 4310 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 heads romaine lettuce hearts, chopped
2 cups crusty bread, cubed
2 oz Parmesan cheese, shaved
2 tsp anchovy paste
2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp olive oil
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 375 F. Toss 2 cups cubed crusty bread with 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and bake 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy.
2

In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tsp anchovy paste, 2 cloves minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
3

Season the dressing with salt and black pepper to taste.
4

Add 2 heads chopped romaine lettuce hearts to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with dressing.
5

Transfer to a serving platter, top with croutons and 2 oz shaved Parmesan cheese, and serve immediately.

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Questions

What temperature do I cook Caesar Salad at?

For Caesar Salad, the oven is set to 375 F (about 190 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 10 minutes, in step 1.

What can I use instead of anchovies in Caesar Salad?

The entry for Caesar Salad calls for 2 tsp anchovy paste. In its place: A teaspoon of fish sauce or a little miso per two fillets supplies the same savory background. For a vegetarian version, leave them out and add a pinch more salt.

Can I make Caesar Salad dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Caesar Salad is 2 oz Parmesan cheese, shaved. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Does Caesar Salad contain fish?

Yes: 2 tsp anchovy paste and 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy, eggs and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

Can I freeze Caesar Salad?

It is not a good candidate. Once dressed, the romaine will wilt within hours, so keep the dressing apart and toss Caesar Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

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