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Easy Caesar Salad Recipe

This easy Caesar salad recipe features crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy croutons, creamy Caesar dressing, and topped with parmesan cheese, for a delicious lunch, dinner, or side dish.
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: easy Caesar salad recipe, homemade caesar salad

Ingredients

  • 1 head of romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup of croutons
  • 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 4 anchovy fillets mashed
  • 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/2 cup of olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a large salad bowl, add the chopped romaine lettuce, croutons, and grated Parmesan cheese. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, mashed anchovy fillets, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and egg yolk until combined.
  • While whisking continuously, slowly add the olive oil to the mixture until a creamy dressing forms. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat. Serve immediately and enjoy!