Caesar Salad

Name: Caesar Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 3 large pasteurized egg yolks; 2 garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon anchovy paste; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; Dash hot pepper sauce, optional; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; SALAD:; 2 large bunches romaine, chopped; 1 cup salad croutons; 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Ever wonder how to make the ultimate Caesar salad? We've got you covered with a classic recipe that includes chopped romaine, crunchy croutons, shaved Parmesan cheese and a homemade Caesar salad dressing.

Ingredients

3 large pasteurized egg yolks
2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon anchovy paste
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Dash hot pepper sauce, optional
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
SALAD:
2 large bunches romaine, chopped
1 cup salad croutons
1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

Directions

Place first 9 ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth. If desired, add hot sauce. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Chill until serving.
Place romaine into large salad bowl. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with croutons and parmesan.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 411 calories, 36g fat (7g saturated fat), 161mg cholesterol, 763mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 10g protein.

Make the ultimate Caesar salad with fresh and flavorful ingredients. The secret is in the dressing, where lemon juice, red wine vinegar, anchovy paste, garlic and more come together to create that creamy, tangy taste. —JoLynn Unruh, Dumas, Arkansas

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