My World Famous Caesar Salad Recipe

Name: My World Famous Caesar Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic, divided; ½ teaspoon salt; 5 tablespoons olive oil, plus; ½ cup olive oil, divided; 2 cups toasted croutons (I use sourdough buns, cubed - yum!); 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (though the bottled kind will do in a pinch!); 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1 lb washed chopped romaine lettuce or 1 lb romaine lettuce hearts, separated into leaves; ½ cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, shavings

Servings: persons

4 cloves garlic, divided
½ teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons olive oil, plus
½ cup olive oil, divided
2 cups toasted croutons (I use sourdough buns, cubed - yum!)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (though the bottled kind will do in a pinch!)
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 lb washed chopped romaine lettuce or 1 lb romaine lettuce hearts, separated into leaves
½ cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, shavings

1
Mince two of the garlic cloves; sprinkle with salt and mash into a paste with a mortar and pestle.
2
Stir 4 tablespoons of the olive oil into the paste.
3
Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-low heat; add garlic paste/olive oil mixture.
4
Gently heat the paste mixture.
5
Add the croutons and toss to coat, simply warming the croutons.
6
Remove croutons from pan and set aside.
7
Mince remaining garlic and combine in a small bowl with lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce.
8
Whisk in remaining 1/2 cup of olive oil in a slow, steady stream to emulsify.
9
Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
10
In a large bowl, toss chopped romaine and croutons with dressing, and sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano.
11
If using romaine hearts, arrange on plate, drizzle with dressing, top with croutons, and sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano.

512

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 4 cloves garlic, divided, ½ teaspoon salt, 5 tablespoons olive oil, plus, ½ cup olive oil, divided, and more.

Yes, My World Famous 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.

My World Famous Caesar Salad

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