5.0 from 18 votes
Homemade Caesar Salad (Simplified)
This classic Caesar Salad recipe is easy to make at home and is sure to become a staple on your menu rotation.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 227 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
Croutons
- 4 lices sourdough bread
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Dressing
- 4 anchovies
- 1 clove garlic grated
- 1 tsp capers
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- ½ cup parmesan grated
- salt and pepper to taste
Salad
- 1 head romaine lettuce
Instructions
Croutons
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Cut the sourdough bread into 1-inch cubes. and toss the sourdough pieces with the olive oil.
- Spread in one single layer on the baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring a couple of times so they're crispy on all sides.
Cup of Yum
Dressing
- Place the anchovies with garlic and capers in a wooden bowl and mash using a fork. You can also finely chop everything.
- Add in the lemon juice, egg yolk, and Dijon mustard. Mix and make sure it is all well combined.
- Add in the olive oil and mix until creamy and emulsified. You can use an immersion blender if preferred.
- Stir in the grated parmesan. Toss the romaine lettuce in the dressing and top with the croutons.
Notes
- Try rinsing the capers under cold water to remove some of the saltiness before adding them to the dressing.
- For a creamier dressing, use an immersion blender to achieve a smooth, velvety texture.
- Use fresh, crisp romaine lettuce hearts for the base of your Caesar salad.
- After washing the romaine lettuce, make sure to dry it thoroughly using a salad spinner or paper towels.
- Start by adding the lettuce to the dressing and toss well to coat. You can always add more dressing if needed, but it's difficult to remove excess dressing once it's been added.
- Include crunchy elements like homemade croutons, toasted nuts, or seeds to add texture and contrast to the salad.
- Grate fresh Parmesan cheese just before serving for the best flavor and texture. Pre-grated Parmesan cheese can lack freshness and may not melt as well into the salad.
- Caesar salad is best served immediately after tossing to prevent the lettuce from wilting and the croutons from becoming soggy.
Nutrition Information
Calories
227kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
422mg
(18%)
Potassium
357mg
(10%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
9202IU
(184%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
169mg
(17%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 227kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 422mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 357mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 9202IU | 184% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 169mg | 17% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.