- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 2 servings
My favorite Caesar salad recipe starts with our classic homemade Caesar dressing. Homemade Caesar dressing is simple to make. You can make it by hand, in a blender, in a food processor, or by using an immersion blender. All methods are simple and quick. I love doing this by hand and enjoy seeing little bits of garlic and anchovy in the dressing. I have shared how to make it by hand below. For tips for making it in a blender, food processor, or immersion blender, see our more detailed Caesar dressing recipe.
Ingredient:
- For the Salad
- 2 hearts romaine lettuce, rinsed and chopped or torn into small pieces
- Parmesan cheese shavings
- Caesar dressing, recipe below
- Croutons, recipe below
- Caesar Dressing
- 2 medium garlic cloves
- 3 to 5 anchovies packed in oil, depending on taste, see notes
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup (80ml) oil, like fruity olive oil, avocado oil, or safflower oil, plus more as needed
- 1/4 cup (15g) grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper
- Homemade Croutons
- 4 cups torn or cubed day old bread, about 1-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried herbs like rosemary thyme, oregano and Italian seasoning, optional
