Classic Caesar Salad

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Classic Caesar Salad

Crisp romaine lettuce with a bold, creamy homemade dressing, crunchy croutons, and plenty of parmesan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min 4 servings servings

Ingredients

  • 2 heads romaine lettuce hearts
  • 80 g parmesan cheese
  • 3 thick slices sourdough bread
  • 4 cloves garlic cloves
  • 4 fillets anchovy fillets
  • 2 yolks egg yolks
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
  • 80 ml olive oil
  • to taste black pepper

Steps

  1. 1

    Make croutons: cube sourdough, toss with olive oil and garlic. Bake at 200°C for 10 minutes until golden.

  2. 2

    Mash anchovies and garlic into a paste with the back of a knife.

  3. 3

    Whisk egg yolks, lemon juice, dijon, and Worcestershire in a bowl.

  4. 4

    Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking constantly to emulsify.

  5. 5

    Stir in anchovy-garlic paste. Season generously with black pepper.

  6. 6

    Tear romaine into large pieces. Shave or grate half the parmesan.

  7. 7

    Toss lettuce with dressing until every leaf is coated.

  8. 8

    Add croutons and remaining parmesan. Toss gently.

  9. 9

    Serve immediately while croutons are still crisp.