Classic Restaurant Caesar Salad

This recipe for the original Caesar salad is surprisingly easy and quick to make with homemade dressing for a dish with restaurant-quality flavor.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 362 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
• 1 large egg yolk
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 3 anchovy fillets
• 2 tablespoons croutons
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 0.5 lemon, juiced
• 0.5 head romaine lettuce, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Make dressing: Mash garlic with anchovy fillets in a large salad bowl. Add lemon juice, egg yolk, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce; whisk until smooth and creamy. Gradually stream in olive oil while whisking constantly. Season with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Make salad: Gently mix romaine lettuce and Parmesan cheese into dressing until thoroughly coated. Serve salad topped with croutons.