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Course Salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Author LDS’s Mom

Ingredients

  • 3 Romaine lettuce hearts
  • 2 cups Croutons (Please check my Homemade croutons link above)
  • Parmesan cheese for serving

Caesar salad dressing

  • 3 anchovy fillets
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 to 2 tbsp water

Instructions

  1. Chop the anchovies and mix it with garlic and salt. Make a paste by using the side of a knife blade.
  2. Place the garlic anchovy paste in a bowl.
  3. Add Mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, and mix well.
  4. Add the Parmesan and mix again then season with salt and pepper.
  5. Finally add the water 1 tablespoon at the time and mix well. The dressing should be thick and pourable. Set aside.

  6. Separate the leaves of the Romaine hearts, wash and dry them, then chop them roughly.

  7. Place the cut Romaine lettuce in a large bowl, add croutons and pour few tablespoons of the dressing (you may not use all of it).
  8. Use your hands to gently toss lettuce, croutons and dressing.
  9. Grate Parmesan cheese on top.
  10. Enjoy.

Recipe Notes

The cook time in this recipe refers to the cook time of the croutons.