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Homemade Caesar salad with a homemade Caesar dressing in a large bowl.
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Caesar Salad

Easy homemade Caesar salad with crisp romaine, crunchy croutons, and creamy dressing. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep!
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword caesar dressing, caesar salad, caesar salad recipe, salad, salad dressing, salad recipe
Dietary Needs Egg-Free, Nut-Free
Meat Seafood
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 cups
Calories 225kcal
Author Stephanie Lynch

Equipment

Ingredients

Salad

  • Romaine lettuce or romaine hearts chopped
  • Parmesan cheese shredded or shaved
  • Homemade croutons made from toasted bread cubes or garlic bread croutons

Dressing

  • 2 oz anchovy fillets packed in oil
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 5 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

  • Blend the anchovy fillets, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small blender.
  • Add the olive oil then blend again until combined.
  • Add the mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, and vegetable oil and blend until creamy.
  • In a large bowl, toss the lettuce with the Parmesan cheese and croutons.
  • Add the blended dressing, and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Notes

Nutrition Facts do not include option protein added to the salad

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg