Description
Indulge in the classic flavors of a homemade Caesar Salad that combines crisp romaine lettuce with a creamy dressing and crunchy croutons. This refreshing dish is perfect for warm afternoons or as a side at your next gathering. Enjoy the rich taste of Parmesan and zesty lemon in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of romaine lettuce
- 1 cup croutons
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the romaine lettuce; tear into bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together minced garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and olive oil until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add half of the grated Parmesan cheese into the dressing mixture.
- In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce with croutons. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately, garnished with remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added protein, top with grilled chicken or shrimp. Use homemade croutons for enhanced flavor; simply toss bread cubes in olive oil and bake until golden. To lighten the dressing, substitute Greek yogurt for some of the olive oil.