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Classic Caesar Salad with Homemade Dressing

Classic Caesar Salad is one of those salads that is the perfect light lunch and also works fantastically as a side dish with your entrées.
Course Salads
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Author Michelle Ordever

Ingredients

For the Dressing

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • ½ Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1-2 large cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp anchovy paste
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • ¼ cup light olive oil

For the Croutons

  • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 slices French or Italian bread cubed
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

For the Salad

  • 1 large head Romaine lettuce cleaned, chopped, and dried completely
  • ½ cup shaved Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Prepare the dressing by combining the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and anchovy paste in a medium-sized bowl. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and whisk to combine.


  • Add grated Parmesan cheese and stir to combine. Slowly drizzle the olive oil into the dressing and whisk until thoroughly incorporated into the mixture. Taste and season with additional salt and black pepper, if desired. Cover and set aside.


  • Melt butter in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-low heat. Spread the melted butter with a pastry brush to evenly coat the bottom and sides of the skillet.
  • Add the bread cubes to the skillet and lightly season with the garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toast the bread for 6-8 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly browned on all sides. Remove from heat and set aside.


    Making Croutons in a Skillet
  • When ready to serve, assemble the salad by adding the chopped Romaine lettuce to a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the toasted croutons and shaved Parmesan and drizzle with 1/3 cup of dressing. Gently toss to combine.


    Combined Ingredients for Caesar Salad
  • Serve immediately on chilled salad plates with remaining salad dressing on the side. Enjoy!

    How to Make Classic Caesar Salad with Homemade Dressing & Croutons