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Classic Caesar Salad

This Caesar salad is surprisingly easy to make with romaine, croutons, and a delicious Caesar dressing made from scratch for a restaurant-worthy dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 anchovy fillets
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 head romaine lettuce washed and chopped
  • 1 cup croutons
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, mash anchovy fillets and garlic into a paste. Whisk in egg yolks, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
  2. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking constantly to create a thick, creamy dressing. Stir in grated Parmesan.
  3. Add chopped romaine to the bowl and gently toss with dressing until leaves are evenly coated.
  4. Top with croutons, season with salt and pepper, and give the salad a final toss.
  5. Divide between two plates and garnish with extra Parmesan if desired.
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