Caesar Salad Recipe

Name: Caesar Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Salads
Ingredients: 5 anchovies; 1 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 egg; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon pureed garlic; 2 teaspoons dry mustard; 1 teaspoon celery salt; 3 dashes of Tabasco; 3 dashes of Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 loaf sourdough or hearty French or Italian Bread, with crust, diced for croutons; 2 medium heads romaine lettuce; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

5 anchovies
1 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 egg
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon pureed garlic
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon celery salt
3 dashes of Tabasco
3 dashes of Worcestershire sauce
1/2 loaf sourdough or hearty French or Italian Bread, with crust, diced for croutons
2 medium heads romaine lettuce
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1
Combine anchovies, black pepper, and olive oil in a blender.
2
Puree about 5 minutes until very smooth.
3
Measure and reserve one third cup for use with croutons.
4
Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil.
5
Place a refrigerated egg on a slotted spoon and into boiling water.
6
Cook 1 1/2 minutes, remove, and reserve.
7
Place remaining dressing ingredients in a large bowl and whisk in anchovy mixture.
8
Crack open egg and spoon (including the parts that are uncooked) into mixture.
9
Whisk until well combined.
10
The dressing may be refrigerated at this stage.
11
Combine reserved anchovy mixture with diced bread in a bowl and toss to coat.
12
Heat a dry cast iron skillet over medium high and cook croutons, stirring constantly, until golden and crisp.
13
Wash and dry lettuce and break into bite-sized pieces.
14
Place in a salad bowl along with dressing and grated Parmesan cheese and toss well.
15
Add toasted croutons, toss again, and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 anchovies, 1 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns, 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Caesar Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Caesar Salad

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