The Best Caesar Salad Recipe

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

2 small garlic cloves (minced, 1 teaspoon)

1 teaspoon anchovy paste

2 teaspoons dijon mustard

2 tablespoons tahina

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)

1/8 teaspoon black pepper (plus more to serve)

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 large Romaine lettuce head (or 2 small heads Romaine, chopped)

1/3 cup shredded or shaved Parmesan cheese

1 cup croutons

Directions

Prepare the Dressing:

Whisk

In a food processor, combine the minced garlic, anchovy paste, dijon mustard, tahina, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar. Pulse until the mixture combines.

Drizzle

Slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil while continuously whisking to create an emulsion. Add water as needed until the deisred consistency is acheived.

Mix

Add the sea salt, black pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until everything is well incorporated.

Season

Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if needed.

Assemble the Salad:

Place the chopped romaine lettuce in a large salad bowl.

Add the shredded or shaved Parmesan cheese and croutons to the lettuce.

Toss

Pour the Caesar dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the lettuce is well coated with the dressing.

Serve immediately with extra black pepper, if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 288 kcal
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
• Cholesterol: 18 mg
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
• Total Sugars: 1 g
• Protein: 9 g