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Caesar Salad and Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing
4.9 from 33 votes

Caesar Salad and Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing

This is my favorite caesar salad! It's made with a rich and creamy homemade dressing and perfectly golden brown, crisp fresh croutons and lots of Parmesan. Don't shy away from the anchovies, they really pack flavor into this dressing and give it that classic caesar flare.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 cups bread torn into 3/4-inch pieces, hearty, day old
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 large romaine lettuce chopped, hearts or 1 head
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese finely shredded
Dressing
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 anchovies drained, minced then mashed, packed in oil
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated
  • 2 garlic minced (2 tsp, cloves
  • salt freshly ground
  • black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place bread pieces close together on a rimmed 18 by 13-inch then drizzle slowly and evenly with olive oil, then toss to coat.
  2. Spread bread across baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown and crisp, tossing once halfway through, about 15 - 20 minutes total.
  3. Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, dijon mustard, Worcestershire, anchovies, garlic, 1/4 cup parmesan and season with salt and pepper to taste (you may only need a pinch of salt, then about scant 1/2 tsp pepper).
  4. Place lettuce in a large bowl, pour in dressing then toss to evenly coat with dressing, then toss in croutons and remaining parmesan.
  5. Serve salad immediately.

Notes

  • Recipe source: inspired by Gourmet and others
  • Use whole anchovies for the best flavor, not anchovy paste.