Caesar Salad

Name: Classic Caesar Salad With Homemade Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 heads romaine lettuce; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 lemon, juiced; 1 tbsp white wine vinegar; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 clove garlic, pressed; freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 (5 oz) bag cheese & garlic croutons; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for topping

This classic Caesar salad combines crisp romaine lettuce with a creamy homemade dressing made from mayo, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce, finished with crunchy cheese & garlic croutons and fresh Parmesan.

🌍American 🏷️Caesar salad 🏷️Salad 🏷️Romaine lettuce 🏷️Creamy dressing Parmesan

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🏷️Croutons

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Total

15 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$22–$36

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

3 heads romaine lettuce
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic, pressed
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 (5 oz) bag cheese & garlic croutons
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for toppingoptional

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Instructions

1
Chop the ends off the romaine lettuce, then chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
2
Place the chopped lettuce in a salad spinner to wash and thoroughly dry it.
3
For extra dryness, spread the spun lettuce on a layer of paper towels to absorb any remaining moisture.
4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the dressing ingredients: mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, juice of half a lemon, white wine vinegar, grated Parmesan cheese, pressed garlic, and freshly ground black pepper.
5
Whisk the dressing until it is smooth and creamy.
6
Add the dry, chopped lettuce to the bowl with the dressing.
7
Toss the salad gently until the lettuce is evenly coated with the dressing.
8
Place the croutons in a resealable plastic bag and crush them with a meat tenderizer or other heavy object.
9
Sprinkle the crushed croutons over the top of the salad.
10
Garnish with additional grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Press the garlic clove fresh just before mixing the dressing to maximize flavor—pre-minced garlic loses potency quickly.
Toast the croutons lightly in a dry skillet just before serving to restore crispness if they've softened.
Use freshly ground black pepper and grate Parmesan cheese by hand rather than pre-grated for noticeably better flavor and texture.
Keep the romaine lettuce in ice water for 15 minutes before serving to maximize crispness.

Substitutions

White wine vinegar → lemon juice only (use extra 1 tbsp, reduces tangy bite slightly)
Dijon mustard → whole grain mustard (slightly grainier texture, same tang)
Grated Parmesan → shaved Parmesan with a vegetable peeler (more visual appeal, same flavor)

Storage & make-ahead

Store leftover dressing in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Dress the salad immediately before serving to prevent wilting; undressed romaine stays fresh in the crisper for 3–4 days.