Caesar Salad
The timeless romaine Caesar salad with a creamy, garlicky anchovy dressing, shaved Parmesan, and crunchy homemade croutons. Bold umami flavor in every bite.
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
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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.
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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.
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3
Season the dressing with salt and black pepper to taste.
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4
Add 2 heads chopped romaine lettuce hearts to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with dressing.
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5
Transfer to a serving platter, top with croutons and 2 oz shaved Parmesan cheese, and serve immediately.