Classic Caesar Salad Recipe
Enjoy the ultimate classic caesar salad recipe! This timeless dish combines crisp romaine lettuce, fresh Parmesan cheese, crunchy croutons and our signature homemade caesar dressing and will leave you craving more.
With its refreshing lemony kick and garlicky goodness this salad packs a punch of flavors that never fail to impress. Treat yourself to a classic that’s stood the test of time and experience the simple yet irresistible pleasure of a perfectly made Caesar Salad.
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This salad is a fantastic starting point to creating any kind of caesar salad variation. We will often make this as is or dress it up with whatever else we might have in the fridge or pantry. It’s totally versatile!
We love that this crisp salad only needs a few simple ingredients from the grocery store! And it makes the perfect side dish for summer, great for pairing with smoked hot dogs, BBQ burgers or grilled steaks.
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Supplies:
Classic Caesar Salad Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped (about 3 cups)
- 1/2 cup caesar salad dressing *
- 1/2 cup croutons
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup bacon bits
* We use this homemade caesar salad dressing but your favorite store-bought brand will work too.
Directions:
- Chop up the fresh romaine lettuce.
Note: we like to buy the large bag of fresh romaine at Costco because we can get 2-3 salads out of it in a week.
2. Toss the lettuce in a large mixing bowl.
3. Add dressing, bacon and cheese.
4. Toss to combine.
This classic caesar is awesome as is – especially with our homemade dressing, that’s the key! But it’s also fun to dress it up with more toppings.
Substitutions & additions:
- Add green onions, red onion or chives.
- Make homemade croutons and add them to the salad.
- Add black pepper, fresh herbs or a pinch of salt to taste.
- Use kale, cabbage or brussels sprouts in addition to the romaine.
- Make our homemade dressing with a combo of mayonnaise, worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard, anchovy paste and garlic cloves.
- Top with crispy chickpeas, nutritional yeast or panko breadcrumbs for even more texture.
- Add raisins, dried cranberries or chopped apples for a touch of sweetness.
Tips & Tricks:
- Store salad in an airtight container or covered in plastic wrap in the fridge for a day. It will start to wilt fast so we try to make just enough for everyone rather than have leftovers.
- This is best prepared separately from the dressing and then combined when ready to serve.
- Not a fan of caesar dressing? Try a mixture of olive oil, greek yogurt, vinegar and lemon zest instead.
This is the perfect side dish for the warm summer months because it’s easy to prepare in advance and bring to an event. Just store the salad dressing separately until ready to serve.
The combination of creamy dressing, savory bacon and crunchy croutons is a family favorite! Making a side salad doesn’t get much easier than this!
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Classic Caesar Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 heads romaine lettuce chopped (about 3 cups)
- 1/2 cup caesar salad dressing
- 1/2 cup croutons
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup bacon bits
Instructions
- 1. Chop up the fresh romaine lettuce.
- 2. Toss the lettuce in a large mixing bowl.
- 3. Add dressing, bacon and cheese.
- 4. Toss to combine.
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