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A fresh Caesar salad served in a white bowl with croutons and parmesan.

Proven Way to Grow the Perfect Caesar Salad, Caesar Salad

Enjoy this classic Caesar Salad recipe, featuring crisp romaine lettuce, homemade croutons, and a creamy, tangy Caesar dressing. Perfect as a side dish or a light main course.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Croutons
  • 2 cups day-old bread cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
For the Dressing
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 garlic minced clove
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.5 cup olive oil
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.125 tsp black pepper
For the Salad
  • 2 Romaine lettuce large heads, chopped
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese shaved for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Whisk

Method
 

Make the Croutons
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and in a bowl, toss the bread cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, and salt.
  2. Spread the seasoned bread in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, then set aside to cool.
Prepare the Dressing
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, and grated Parmesan cheese.
  2. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuously whisking until the dressing is emulsified and creamy, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine the chopped Romaine lettuce with the cooled croutons.
  2. Pour the Caesar dressing over the lettuce and croutons, tossing gently to ensure everything is evenly coated, then garnish with shaved Parmesan cheese before serving immediately.

Notes

For a richer dressing, you can use homemade mayonnaise instead of egg yolk and olive oil. If you prefer a milder garlic flavor, rub a cut garlic clove on the salad bowl before adding the ingredients instead of mincing it into the dressing.