classic caesar salad

Classic Caesar Salad recipe made with the traditional Caesar dressing makes the most delicious and quick side salad to serve with your chicken parmesan.

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bread

garlic (peeled and pressed through a garlic press or minced)

olive oil

salt

lemon juice

anchovy paste*

black pepper

Worcestershire sauce

romaine lettuce hearts

Place bread cubes into a bowl. Add minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and salt. Give it a toss, squeezing gently so the bread absorbs the oil.

Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Transfer seasoned bread into the skillet.

Cook, stirring frequently until browned and crisp, 8-10 minutes.

Transfer croutons to a bowl and set aside.

To make the Croutons:

In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, egg yolks, minced garlic, anchovy paste, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. While continuing to whisk constantly, drizzle olive oil into the bowl in a steady stream until fully emulsified.

Add 1/2 cup grated Parmesan and whisk until incorporated.

Right before serving, add the croutons and drizzle the dressing over romaine lettuce and give it a gentle toss to coat.

Sprinkle it with more Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

To make the Dressing & Assemble the Salad:

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Caesar Salad

Romaine salad (We only use the hearts)

g Parmesan cheese (shaved)

g black pepper

Dijon mustard

Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

garlic

anchovy

g olive oil

neutral oil

g salt

g Parmesan

combine base ingredients

Combine all the ingredients apart from the oils in a mixing bowl or blender.

blend

add oil

Slowly whisk or blend in the oils until fully emulsified.

season

store

Store in the fridge or use straight away.

Make the Dressing

prep bread

Tear the sourdough bread into random bite-sized chunks. Do not cut it with a knife. Tearing is way better and makes better croutons.

add cheese and oil

Mix with grated parmesan, olive oil and a touch of salt.

bake

Bake at 170°C or 338°F until the croutons are crispy and golden brown.

cool

Let it Cool down completely before using.

Make the Croutons

build salad

Arrange the washed lettuce leaves onto a plate. Drizzle with dressing followed by croutons and shaved cheese. Add more sauce and finish with some freshly ground black pepper.

Make the Salad

Classic Caesar Salad is a timeless favorite combining crisp romaine lettuce with a rich, creamy dressing made from garlic, anchovies, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and raw egg yolk. Tossed with freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and homemade croutons, this salad delivers a perfect balance of savory flavors and textures, ideal for a quick and elegant lunch or appetizer.

Classic Caesar Salad (Tableside Recipe) Recipe

romaine hearts (dark outer leaves removed)

croutons

Parmigiano Reggiano cheese,

black pepper (for garnish)

garlic,

anchovy (more

Kosher salt (to taste)

black pepper (to taste)

olive oil oil

Prepare the lettuce

Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Tear larger leaves into halves or thirds by hand, leaving smaller leaves whole, then chill until ready to assemble the salad.

Make the garlic-anchovy paste

In a large wooden salad bowl or mixing bowl, combine the minced garlic, anchovy fillets, a pinch of kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Use the back of a spoon or fork to mash them into a rough paste, ensuring the anchovies break down fully.

Mix the dressing base

Add Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and the raw egg yolk to the mashed garlic-anchovy paste. Whisk together vigorously until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

Emulsify the dressing

Slowly drizzle the oil into the bowl while continuously whisking to create a thick, creamy dressing that coats the ingredients evenly.

Adjust seasonings

Taste the dressing and adjust the lemon juice, salt, pepper, mustard, or Worcestershire sauce to your preference for balanced flavor.

Toss the salad

Add the chilled lettuce to the bowl and toss thoroughly to coat every leaf evenly with the dressing.

Add cheese and croutons

Sprinkle in half of the freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and half of the croutons, then gently toss again to incorporate them evenly.

Garnish and serve

Top the salad with the remaining grated Parmesan and a fresh crack of black pepper. Serve the Caesar salad immediately for best texture and flavor.

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