Caesar Salad Recipe
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4.7
Caesar Salad Recipe
Description
This salad focuses on quality fresh romaine lettuce that is rinsed, dried, and chopped into bite-sized pieces. The lettuce provides a crisp, refreshing base. Tossing it with Caesar dressing coats the leaves in a creamy, tangy, and savory layer. Adding croutons introduces a robust crunch contrasting the tender lettuce.
Generous sprinkles of grated Parmesan cheese add a nutty, salty finish. Serving immediately prevents wilting and keeps all elements crisp and fresh. The salad's flavor meld is familiar and balanced with the dressing's acidity and cheese’s richness.
This Caesar Salad pairs well alongside grilled meats or as a simple stand-alone dish. It leverages ready-made or homemade dressing depending on preference for convenience or freshness.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup caesar dressing
- 3 romaine lettuce about 2 pounds, heads
- 2 cups croutons
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- Prepare the Caesar dressing. Use your favorite store bought dressing or make it at home for the freshest taste.
- Rinse and pat dry the lettuce with a paper towel. Cut the lettuce into bite-size pieces, then place it in a large bowl.
- Add a spoonful of Caesar dressing, croutons, and sprinkles of Parmesan cheese.
- Toss everything together, then top off with a little more Parmesan cheese. Serve right away.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 143 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 143kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 333mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 161mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2073IU | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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