Caesar Salad Recipe

Name: Caesar Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Salads
Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, smashed with a pinch of salt and a little olive oil; 4 anchovy fillets; 2 egg yolks; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 lemons, juiced; 2 tablespoons water; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus extra for garnish; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 heads romaine lettuce

Servings: persons

1 clove garlic, smashed with a pinch of salt and a little olive oil
4 anchovy fillets
2 egg yolks
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 lemons, juiced
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus extra for garnish
Freshly ground black pepper
2 heads romaine lettuce

1
Make the dressing: Smear the garlic paste over the inside of the salad bowl.
2
Put the anchovies, egg yolks, mustard, lemon juice, and water into a blender and process for 30 seconds until the mixture is smooth.
3
With the blender running, pour the olive oil in slowly for the dressing to emulsify.
4
Stir in the Parmesan, a pinch of salt and a couple of grinds of black pepper; set aside.
5
(Refrigerate the dressing if you will not be using it right away.)
6
Assemble the salad: Tear the lettuce into a large bowl.
7
Add enough dressing to coat the salad to your liking.
8
Add some extra Parmesan and toss the salad well.
9
Serve immediately.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 clove garlic, smashed with a pinch of salt and a little olive oil, 4 anchovy fillets, 2 egg yolks, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 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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