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Classic Caesar Salad

A fresh and crunchy Caesar salad made with crisp Romaine lettuce, a creamy dressing, and topped with Parmesan and croutons, perfect as a lunch or a side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 1 head Romaine lettuce Fresh, preferably from a local market.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Shaved or grated.
  • 1 cup Croutons Store-bought or homemade.
Dressing Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp Anchovy paste Optional, can be omitted for vegetarian version.
  • 1 tsp Black pepper To taste.
  • 1 tsp Salt To taste.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and chop the Romaine lettuce, ensuring all grit is removed.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, anchovy paste, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
  3. Toss the lettuce with the dressing until evenly coated.
  4. Add croutons and shaved Parmesan cheese on top.
  5. Serve immediately for the best experience.

Notes

Toast your own croutons for added crunch. Use freshly grated cheese for better flavor. You can adjust dressing ingredients to suit your taste.