Recipe and tips for easy Caesar salad with homemade dressing and croutons. The perfect salad that everyone will love!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time5 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4people
Author: Caitlin Charlton
Ingredients
Homemade Croutons
1.5cupscubed sourdough or French breadcut into ½ inch cubes
2tablespoonolive oil
1pinchKosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Caesar Dressing
1egg yolk
3tablespoonlemon juiceabout 1 lemon
⅓cupgrated parmesan cheese
1garlic clove
¼teaspoonanchovy paste
2teaspoonDijon mustard
⅓cupmild oil, such as avocado oil
¼cupextra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly cracked pepperto taste
Other ingredients
3heads of romainechopped
¼cupfreshly shaved parmesan cheese
freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
Croutons
In a small sauce pan on medium high heat, add the bread, olive oil, salt, and pepper and toss to combine. Frequently toss for 5-10 minutes, or until golden brown.
Dressing
To make the dressing, add egg yolk, lemon juice, parmesan, garlic, anchovy paste, and Dijon to a food processor and process for a few seconds. While processing, slowly pour in both oils until smooth. Salt and pepper to taste.
Assembling salad
Toss together chopped romaine, shaved parmesan, and croutons. Slowly add in a few tablespoon of dressing at a time, tossing to combine, until you have reached desired dressing amount. Serve immediately with fresh cracked pepper (optional).