Tracey Ward
@traceywanderlust
Classic Caesar Salad Dressing
This homemade Caesar salad dressing is rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. Made with fresh garlic, anchovies, and Parmesan cheese, it elevates any salad to a gourmet level. Perfect for drizzling over crisp romaine lettuce and crunchy croutons, this dressing is a must-try for salad lovers!
Details
- Cuisine:italian
- Diet:vegetarian
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:bbq
- Ingredients:12
- Views:4
Recipe Information
- Prep time25 min.
- Cook time15 min.
- Total time40 min.
- Servings6
Ingredients
- 6 cloves, peeled, divided
- 3/4 cup
- 6 tablespoons, divided
- 5, minced
- 1 tablespoon, or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon
- to taste
- to taste
- 1/4 cup
- 4 cups, cubed
- 1 head, torn into bite-sized pieces
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Classic Caesar Salad Dressing.
Step 1
Begin by assembling all your ingredients for a seamless cooking experience.
Step 2
Mince three cloves of garlic and transfer them to a small bowl.
Step 3
To this, add mayonnaise, two tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese, minced anchovies, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard.
Step 4
Stir the mixture thoroughly until well blended, then season with salt and black pepper to your liking.
Step 5
Cover the bowl and let it chill in the refrigerator until you're ready to use it.
Step 6
In a large skillet, warm olive oil over medium heat.
Step 7
Slice the remaining three cloves of garlic into quarters and introduce them to the hot oil.
Step 8
Sautรฉ until the garlic turns a beautiful golden brown, then remove it from the skillet.
Step 9
Next, add cubed bread to the skillet infused with garlic oil.
Step 10
Cook the bread, turning it frequently, until it achieves a light golden hue.
Step 11
Once done, transfer the croutons to a plate and sprinkle with salt and pepper for added flavor.
Step 12
In a large bowl, combine torn romaine lettuce with the chilled dressing, the remaining Parmesan cheese, and the seasoned croutons.
Step 13
Toss everything together until the lettuce is evenly coated and the croutons are well distributed.
Step 14
Serve your vibrant Caesar salad immediately and savor the delightful flavors!.