Description
Looking for the best Caesar Salad recipe? This one is quick, easy, and delicious perfect for lunch or dinner ideas! Whether you’re after a healthy meal or a simple side, this salad delivers fresh flavor every time. Great for summer gatherings, meal prep, or family dinners. Save this easy Caesar Salad for your next healthy meal idea!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head romaine lettuce
- 1 cup croutons
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl whisk together egg yolk, garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking until creamy and emulsified.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Wash and dry romaine lettuce then tear into bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare croutons by toasting bread cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper until golden.
- Toss lettuce with dressing and top with croutons and Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately with extra black pepper on top.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or salmon for a heartier meal.
- Use pasteurized eggs if avoiding raw yolks.
- Store dressing separately if preparing ahead.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg