Classic Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine, garlicky homemade dressing and buttery croutons.
Prep15 min
Cook10 min
Total25 min
Serves4
Calories~400 / serving
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Crisp romaine, garlicky homemade dressing and buttery croutons. This one takes 25 min start to finish and serves 4. It earned a spot in our sides & salads deck because the steps are simple and the ingredients are easy to find.
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Why you'll love it
- Ready in 25 min
- Everyday ingredients, most of them already in your pantry
- Tagged: salad, side, 15-minute
Our best tip: Mayo makes this a no-raw-egg dressing that keeps a week in the fridge.
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Classic Caesar Salad
Prep15 min
Cook10 min
Total25 min
Calories~400 / serving
Servings4
Ingredients
- 2 hearts romaine, chopped
- 2 cups cubed bread
- 3 tbsp olive oil for croutons
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 anchovy fillets, mashed (optional)
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Toss the bread with the oil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10 minutes until golden.
- Whisk the mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, anchovies, garlic, half the Parmesan and the pepper.
- Toss the romaine with the dressing, then top with croutons and the remaining Parmesan.
Notes: Mayo makes this a no-raw-egg dressing that keeps a week in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Calories are an estimate per serving, worked out from the listed ingredients and excluding optional sides. Brands and portions vary.
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