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

AmericanSaladOvenStandardHigh FiberNut-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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.

Questions

Can I make Caesar Salad dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry 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.

Can I make Caesar Salad gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 cups crusty bread, cubed, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko; the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Caesar Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Caesar Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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