The best Caesar salad with crisp romaine, crunchy croutons and a creamy homemade dressing. This classic salad is a favorite that always impresses guests!
We love Caesar recipes! Other must try meals include this chicken Caesar pasta salad, Caesar salad with chicken and chicken Caesar wrap.
Why I Love This Recipe
- No raw egg. We’re using mayonnaise in the homemade Caesar dressing rather than olive oil and egg yolk, which is the little shortcut I like to take.
- Easy to make. With so few Caesar salad ingredients, quality makes a difference in this salad recipe from the fresh crisp romaine lettuce to the homemade croutons.
Caesar Salad Ingredients
Substitutions and Variations
- Protein: Adding a cooked protein liked grilled chicken, baked salmon or these shrimp skewers are an easy way to make it into a full meal.
- Add pasta: Adding your favorite cooked pasta or chilled tortellini are a great addition.
- Different greens: While romaine is traditional, you could try mixed salad greens or kale.
- Dressing: I don’t recommend any other dressing, but feel free to try Cobb salad, Greek salad or this wedge salad recipe to explore other options.
How to Make Caesar Salad
Add chopped Romaine lettuce to a large salad bowl.
Sprinkle with Parmesan and croutons. Then, drizzle with Caesar dressing.
Use tongs to gently toss to combine, making sure the lettuce is evenly and lightly coated in the dressing.
Make Ahead and Storage
Caesar salad is best enjoyed right after it is assembled and tossed with dressing.
The dressing can be made ahead and stored in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also make the croutons up to a few days ahead and store at room temperature in an airtight container.
More favorite salad recipes include Waldorf salad, strawberry spinach salad and mandarin orange salad.
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Caesar Salad Recipe
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Ingredients
Caesar Dressing
- 1-2 garlic cloves , minced
- ½ teaspoon anchovy paste
- 1 Tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
- ¾ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
- freshly cracked pepper
Caesar Salad
- 1 head romaine lettuce , rinsed, chilled, and chopped into bite-sized pieces (6-8 cups)
- 2 cups croutons
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese, shredded or shaved
Instructions
Caesar Dressing
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the garlic, anchovy paste, lemon juice, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until anchovy paste is combined.
- Whisk in the the mayonnaise, Parmigiano-Reggiano, salt, and pepper until smooth and combined. Season to taste, if needed. Chill until ready to use.
Caesar Salad
- In a large serving bowl, add lettuce and sprinkle with parmesan and croutons. Drizzle with Caesar dressing and toss gently until lettuce is evenly coated.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
So simple, yet so GOOD! We had it with dinner last night and everyone loved that dressing!
I made this over the weekend and I am making it again tonight. Big hit with the family!
Glad the caesar salad was a hit!
Love the dressing!! Caesar salad is one of those go-to salads of mine. Your recipe is perfect & easy to throw together for lunch or dinner anytime!