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caesar salad recipe

Ultimate Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing

Master the art of the perfect Caesar salad with this authentic recipe featuring a creamy, emulsified anchovy-based dressing and crisp romaine.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian‑American

Ingredients
  

Caesar Dressing
  • 3 cloves garlic minced and mashed to a paste
  • 3 flat anchovy fillets anchovies drained and minced
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ¾ cup olive oil good-quality extra virgin
Salad Assembly
  • 2 heads romaine lettuce torn into pieces, rinsed and dried thoroughly
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 cup garlic-flavored croutons

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Whisk
  • Small bowl
  • large salad bowl

Method
 

  1. Mince and mash the garlic cloves with the anchovy fillets in a small bowl until they form a smooth, cohesive paste.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk the garlic-anchovy paste with the egg yolks, white wine vinegar, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and lemon juice until thoroughly combined.
  3. While continuously whisking the mixture, slowly drizzle in the olive oil in a thin, steady stream until the dressing emulsifies, thickens, and becomes creamy.
  4. In a large, dry bowl, combine the torn romaine lettuce, freshly grated Parmesan, and garlic croutons.
  5. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently but thoroughly until every leaf is evenly coated. Serve immediately.

Notes

For the creamiest emulsion, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before you begin whisking.