Perfect Caesar Salad Recipe

Name: Perfect Caesar Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head romaine lettuce; 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon ground mustard; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 egg; 1 lemon, juiced; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1 (2 ounce) can anchovy fillets, undrained; 1 1/2 cups garlic-flavored croutons; fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 head romaine lettuce
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 egg
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 (2 ounce) can anchovy fillets, undrained
1 1/2 cups garlic-flavored croutons
fresh ground black pepper

1
Wash lettuce and spin to dry or towel dry.
2
In a large bowl, combine oil, vinegar, worcestershire sauce, salt, mustard, garlic and lemon juice.
3
Whisk until blended.
4
Coddle the egg by boiling a cup or 2 of water. Gently drop in the egg and let stand for 1 minute. Remove and let cool.
5
Once cooled, crack the egg and add all of it to the dressing and whisk until thoroughly combined.
6
Mash the anchovies and add (including the liquid from the can) to the dressing.
7
Place torn lettuce leaves in a large bowl. Pour dressing over top and lightly toss.
8
Add the grated cheese, croutons and fresh black pepper and serve immediately.

673

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head romaine lettuce, 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, and more.

Yes, Perfect 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!

Perfect Caesar Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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