Main Dishescarlsbadcravings5.0
Caesar Salad
Everyone needs the best Caesar Salad recipe and this is it! It's an easy, everyday dinner staple everyone LOVES and is also guaranteed to impress dinner guests. This Caesar Salad is a hypnotic balance of fresh, crisp Romaine lettuce, crunchy, homemade garlic-herb croutons and rich, salty Parmesan all bathed in my favorite ever luscious, WAY-better-than-store-bought Caesar Dressing. You’ll never want to buy Caesar Dressing again! Best of all, this recipe is so easy to make with minimal ingredients and is also easy to customize; feel free to add veggies or protein, (chicken, shrimp, salmon, etc.). Serve this Classic Caesar Salad with everything from Tuscan Chicken and Lasagna, to French Dip Sandwiches, Garlic Butter Pork Tenderloin, Cajun Chicken, etc.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 35 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- mixing bowl
- baking sheet
- oven
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Caesar Dressing: Add all of the dressing ingredients to a mixing bowl except the Parmesan and mix until smooth; then mix in the Parmesan. Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time to reach desired consistency. Taste and add salt/pepper to taste if needed and additional lemon juice if desired. Best if chilled ⏱️ 1 hour before using.
lemon juice2 tablespoons
2
Croutons: Preheat oven to 400F degrees. Cube bread into bite size pieces then add to a large baking sheet. Drizzle bread with olive oil, sprinkle with seasonings, then toss until evenly coated. Spread the bread into an even layer and bake for approximately ⏱️ 12-15 minutes or until golden and crispy.
3
Assemble: Add the Romaine lettuce to a large serving bowl then sprinkle with shredded or shaved Parmesan cheese and cooled croutons. Drizzle desired amount of Caesar Dressing then toss gently until lettuce is evenly coated. Taste then season with freshly cracked pepper as needed.
chopped Romaine lettuce (1 large, 2 medium, or 3 small heads)10 cups
Reviews & Ratings
Share your thoughts and feedback about this recipe
Write a Review
Community Feedback0 Reviews
Loading reviews...