How to Make Caesar Salad
Everything you need to know about how to make Caesar Salad at home! This easy salad recipe can be served as a main dish or side dish.
Servings: 4
Calories: 470kcal
Ingredients
For the Croutons:
- 1 cup bread cubes (1/2 inch)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
For the Dressing:
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
For the Salad:
- 2 romaine lettuce hearts washed and dried
- ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
- ½ cup cooked crumbled bacon
Instructions
Make the Croutons:
- Heat the 2 tablespoons of oil with the minced garlic in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the bread cubes and sauté until they are lightly browned. Set aside on a paper towel lined plate until you are ready to add them to the salad.
Make the Dressing:
- Place the garlic cloves, egg, olive oil, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice in an immersion blender container (or in a standard blender).
- Blend on low speed until a rich creamy dressing forms.
Make the Salad:
- Tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and arrange in a large bowl.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the greens and toss well.
- Add the croutons, Parmesan cheese and bacon and toss again.
- Serve immediately with fresh ground black pepper.
Nutrition
Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 809mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1385IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 188mg | Iron: 2mg