Caesar Salad Recipe

Name: Caesar Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick) or 6 slices French bread, cut into (1/2 inch thick); ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 large egg, hardboiled; 1 large garlic clove, very finely minced; 4 anchovy fillets, drained and chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; salt & freshly ground black pepper; ½ cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese; ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 head romaine lettuce, washed, dried, and torn into bite-sized pieces (about 1 1/4 pounds)

Servings: persons

6 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick) or 6 slices French bread, cut into (1/2 inch thick)
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 large egg, hardboiled
1 large garlic clove, very finely minced
4 anchovy fillets, drained and chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
salt & freshly ground black pepper
½ cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 head romaine lettuce, washed, dried, and torn into bite-sized pieces (about 1 1/4 pounds)

1
To make the croutons, preheat the oven to 325F.
2
Spread the bread cubes in a single layer in one or more large shallow roasting pans.
3
Drizzle with the olive oil and toss well.
4
Bake, stirring occasionally, until the bread is toasted and golden brown, about 20 minutes.
5
Set aside.
6
To make the salad, place the egg in a saucepan and cover with cold water.
7
Bring the water to a boil over medium heat.
8
Cook for 3 minutes.
9
Drain the egg and cool under running water.
10
Peel.
11
In a large bowl, combine the garlic and anchovies.
12
Mash them together into a paste.
13
Beat in the egg, lemon juice, Worcestershire, and salt and pepper to taste.
14
Gradually beat in the cheese and olive oil.
15
Taste for seasoning.
16
Toss the lettuce with the dressing.
17
Sprinkle with the croutons.
18
Toss again and taste for seasoning.
19
Serve immediately.

656

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick) or 6 slices French bread, cut into (1/2 inch thick), ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 large egg, hardboiled, 1 large garlic clove, very finely minced, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Caesar Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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