Caesar Salad

Chop the ends off the romaine lettuce, then chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.

Place the chopped lettuce in a salad spinner to wash and thoroughly dry it.

For extra dryness, spread the spun lettuce on a layer of paper towels to absorb any remaining moisture.

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.

Whisk the dressing until it is smooth and creamy.

Add the dry, chopped lettuce to the bowl with the dressing.

Toss the salad gently until the lettuce is evenly coated with the dressing.

Place the croutons in a resealable plastic bag and crush them with a meat tenderizer or other heavy object.

Sprinkle the crushed croutons over the top of the salad.

Garnish with additional grated Parmesan cheese before serving.