Classic Caesar Salad🥗 Side

Name: Classic Caesar Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 cup croutons; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 2 anchovy fillets, minced (or 1 tsp anchovy paste); Salt and pepper to taste

Crisp romaine lettuce with a tangy homemade Caesar dressing, croutons, and shaved Parmesan.

By Priya Patel, Recipe Curator

Prep: 15 minCook: 0 minServes: 4

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A well-composed salad is never an afterthought — it is a dish in its own right. This classic caesar salad brings together fresh textures and bright flavors in a way that feels both wholesome and genuinely satisfying. It works beautifully as a light main course or as the kind of side dish that quietly steals the show at the dinner table.

Add the garlic after the other aromatics have softened — it burns faster than onions and can turn bitter if it hits high heat for too long.

For the best texture, dress the salad just before serving — the greens stay crisp and the flavors stay bright. If you are making it ahead, keep the dressing separate and toss everything together at the last minute. Add grilled chicken or shrimp to turn it into a complete meal.

Ingredients

2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup croutons
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 anchovy fillets, minced (or 1 tsp anchovy paste)
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, mustard, and anchovies to make dressing.
Season dressing with salt and pepper to taste.
Place romaine in a large bowl.
Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat evenly.
Top with Parmesan and croutons. Serve immediately.