This classic Caesar Salad recipe is quick to make and perfect for serving as a delicious and healthy side dish. You can even throw in some cherry tomatoes like we did with our Tomato Ceasar Salad recipe to switch it up a bit!
Classic Caesar Salad
On my forever-mission to make salads that aren’t boring, I’ve created some out of the ordinary salad recipes (like this Spinach Salad or this Grilled Watermelon Salad). But sometimes the classics can be just as great, and far from boring! Today I’m showing you how to make a Classic Caesar Salad that’s completely from scratch and so easy to make!
Caesar Salad Ingredients:
Dressing
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup shaved parmesan cheese
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 ½ tsp dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp anchovy paste
Salad
- 5 heaping cups chopped romaine or mixed greens
- 2 cups croutons
- ½ cup shaved parmesan cheese
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How to Make Caesar Salad
We’ll start by making an easy homemade caesar salad dressing. To make the dressing, simply throw everything in a blender and blitz until smooth and creamy. You can make it with or without the anchovy paste – this just adds a bit more saltiness and umami to the mix.
You can use store-bought or homemade croutons. I love making my croutons from scratch! To make them yourself, cut a few pieces of stale bread into cubes. Drizzle with oil (about 1 tablespoons per cup of cubed bread). Then saute over medium heat until golden brown and toasted!
Finally, mix everything together with chopped romaine or mixed greens! I love using a combination of greens (like spinach and arugula) to pack a few more nutrients in there.
If you’re looking for another great salad recipe to bring to a potluck or gathering, our Cucumber Salad, Tuna Pasta Salad, and Broccoli Salad are perfect for just that! Or you can check out all of our salad recipes on the blog, including my newest addition, the original Cobb Salad.
Caesar Salad
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Dressing
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup shaved parmesan cheese
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 ½ tsp dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp anchovy paste can omit for vegetarian option
- Salt and pepper to taste
Salad
- 5 heaping cups chopped romaine or mixed greens
- 2 cups croutons homemade or store bought
- ½ cup shaved parmesan cheese
Before You Begin
Instructions
- Add all Dressing ingredients to a blender and blitz until smooth and creamy. Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed.
- Roughly chop romaine or mixed greens. Toss together with croutons and parmesan. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat (you may not need all of the dressing).
Nutrition
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