Here’s a classic, restaurant-style Caesar salad—crisp, creamy, and full of bold flavor:
🥗 Caesar Salad (Classic)
🧾 Ingredients (serves 2–4)
For the salad:
- 1 large head romaine lettuce (chopped)
- ½ cup croutons
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
For the dressing:
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & black pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
- Make the dressing
- In a bowl, whisk garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Add mayonnaise and olive oil, whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare the salad
- Place chopped romaine lettuce in a large bowl.
- Toss
- Add dressing and toss gently to coat all leaves evenly.
- Add toppings
- Sprinkle croutons and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Serve immediately
- Best served fresh and crisp.
🍽️ Optional Add-ins
- Grilled chicken (for a full meal)
- Shrimp or salmon
- Boiled eggs
🔥 Tips
- Use cold, crisp lettuce for the best texture
- Add dressing just before serving to avoid sogginess
- For extra flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan
🧄 Traditional Note
Classic Caesar dressing sometimes includes anchovies for a deeper umami flavor—you can mash 1–2 fillets into the dressing if you like.
If you want, I can give you a healthy yogurt Caesar dressing, a no-mayo version, or a restaurant-style garlic Parmesan Caesar 😋
