Best 14 Easy Caesar Salad Recipes

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**Caesar salad is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion.** It is made with fresh romaine lettuce, croutons, Parmesan cheese, and a creamy Caesar dressing. The traditional dressing is made with mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, and anchovies, but there are many variations on the recipe. Some people like to add bacon, hard-boiled eggs, or avocado. Others like to use a lighter dressing made with yogurt or buttermilk. No matter how you make it, Caesar salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is sure to please everyone at your table.

**This article includes three different recipes for Caesar salad.** The first recipe is for a classic Caesar salad with a traditional dressing. The second recipe is for a lighter Caesar salad with a dressing made with yogurt. The third recipe is for a Caesar salad with grilled shrimp. All three recipes are easy to make and can be ready in under 30 minutes. So whether you are looking for a classic Caesar salad or something a little different, you are sure to find a recipe in this article that you will love.

Let's cook with our recipes!

EASY CAESAR SALAD



Easy Caesar Salad image

Fans of Caesar salad will find the dressing used in this tasty version one of the best. My sister, Jan, developed this Caesar salad recipe and was nice enough to share her secret with me.-Dianne Nash, Kaslo, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon-mayonnaise blend
1 garlic clove, minced
Dash cayenne pepper
1 bunch romaine, torn
Salad croutons and additional grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients. Place romaine in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Serve with salad croutons and additional cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 126mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY CREAMY CAESAR SALAD DRESSING



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I've been preparing this dressing for family and friends for many years; it's always a favorite! Serves 5 as an entree with grilled chicken, beef, or shrimp.

Provided by Angielin

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Caesar Dressing Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

⅓ cup canola oil
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup egg substitute (such as Egg Beaters®)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon anchovy paste
¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
salt to taste
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 cup croutons

Steps:

  • Blend vegetable oil, Parmesan cheese, egg substitute, Dijon mustard, garlic, anchovy paste, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper in a blender or food processor until smooth; season with salt.
  • Drizzle dressing over lettuce in a large mixing bowl; toss to coat. Top salad with croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 3.2 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 166.4 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

EASY CAESAR SALAD FOR A CROWD



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Everyone loves Caesar salad! Here's one big enough to serve the whole gang!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup Caesar dressing
2 bunches romaine, torn into bite-size pieces (20 cups)
2 cups Caesar or garlic-flavored croutons
2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Pour dressing into large salad bowl. Add romaine; toss until coated with dressing.
  • Sprinkle with croutons, cheese and pepper; toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg

EASY CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD



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This delicious chicken caesar salad can be thrown together easily on a work night. I took this to a carry in at my SIL's and was so embarrassed because everyone raved about the salad and kept going back for seconds (and thirds!) but said nothing about her main meal entry.

Provided by Claudia Dawn

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 grilled chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 1/2-2 lbs romaine lettuce
1 bunch green onion, diced (optional)
1 (8 ounce) bottle kraft caesar ranch dressing
1 (3 ounce) jar hormel real bacon bits
1/4-1/3 cup parmesan cheese
1 (6 ounce) box caesar-flavor croutons
1 (8 ounce) package finely shredded mozzarella cheese
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Wash and lay out lettuce leaves on paper towels and pat dry.
  • Cut lettuce into 1 inch strips and place in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add chicken, bacon bits, mozzarella cheese, green onions, and toss.
  • Cover lettuce with a fairly generous amount of Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper and toss again.
  • Mix in Caesar Ranch dressing until lettuce is nicely coated.
  • Add croutons to individual salad bowls when serving so they won't get soggy.

THE REALTOR'S QUICK AND EASY CAESAR SALAD DRESSING



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This is very quick and easy to make with things you already have in your kitchen. One taste of this and you'll never buy another bottle of that expensive, chemical-filled dressing from the store again!

Provided by Realtor by day

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in blender or processor. Blend until smooth.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.

EASY CAJUN CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD



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I got this recipe from the Safeway website, which was posted by Melissa Bellemare. It's really delicious and the Cajun-spiced chicken adds quite a nice flavor kick to a plain Caesar salad.

Provided by Northwestgal

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 lb bacon
4 skinless chicken breast halves, cut into strips
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 head romaine lettuce, rinsed, dried & chopped
1/2 cup caesar salad dressing
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Cook bacon over medium high heat in a large skillet until evenly brown. Let cool slightly, then crumble and set aside.
  • In a preheated skillet, add the chicken strips, seasoning mix and oil. Cook over medium heat until chicken is golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a large salad bowl, combine the Romaine, enough salad dressing to lightly coat, Parmesan cheese, and the crumbled bacon. Toss and place on individual salad plates.
  • Top with the sliced chicken and serve.

EASY CAESAR SALAD



Easy Caesar Salad image

You'll have this restaurant favorite on your table in no time!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup Caesar dressing
1 large or 2 small bunches romaine, torn into bite-size pieces (10 cups)
1 cup Caesar or garlic-flavored croutons
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Pour dressing into large salad bowl. Add romaine; toss until coated with dressing.
  • Sprinkle with croutons, cheese and pepper; toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg

EASY CAESAR SALAD DRESSING



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Make and share this Easy Caesar Salad Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gardening Girl

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 3h10m

Yield 1 cup, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 garlic clove (minced)
1/2 cup oil (Canola or Olive)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (ground)
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
3 anchovies (drained and chopped or 1 tsp anchovy paste)
1 egg
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (grated)
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Put all ingredients into a blender or use a hand blender and blend until emusified. Refrigerate for several hours before use. Cook time is chill time.

EASY, CREAMY, LOW-FAT CAESAR SALAD DRESSING



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This recipe uses drained yogurt as the foundation for a creamy, low-fat dressing. Serve over a salad of romaine lettuce, seasoned chicken and grated Parmesan cheese.

Provided by swissms

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 12h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup plain low-fat yogurt or 1 cup nonfat yogurt
1 1/2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • Place a colander in a 2-quart glass bowl. Line colander with 4 layers of cheesecloth, allowing cheesecloth to extend over sides. Spoon yogurt into colander. Cover loosely with plastic wrap; refrigerate 12 hours.
  • Spoon drained yogurt into bowl; discard liquid. Add 1 1/2 T water, mustard, vinegar and garlic. Stir well.
  • Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat.

EASY CAJUN CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD



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This is a delicious salad. The Cajun-spiced chicken adds quite a nice flavor kick to a plain Caesar salad.

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 lb bacon
4 skinless chicken breast halves, cut into strips
1 tsp cajun seasoning
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 large head romaine lettuce, rinsed and chopped
1/2 c caesar salad dressing
1/3 c grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Cook bacon over medium high heat in a large skillet until evenly brown. Let cool slightly, then crumble and set aside.
  • 2. In a preheated skillet, add the chicken strips, seasoning mix and oil. Cook over medium heat until chicken is golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • 3. In a large salad bowl, combine the Romaine, enough salad dressing to lightly coat, Parmesan cheese, and the crumbled bacon. Toss and place on individual salad plates.
  • 4. Top with the sliced chicken and serve immediately.

EASY HOMEMADE CAESAR SALAD AND DRESSING (WITHOUT ANCHOVIES)



Easy Homemade Caesar Salad and Dressing (Without Anchovies) image

Crisp romaine topped with parmesan cheese and croutons and tossed in an easy, homemade caesar dressing.

Provided by Elyse

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 hearts romaine (washed and roughly chopped)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup garlic croutons
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons milk
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon minced garlic

Steps:

  • In a large serving bowl, combine chopped romaine, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese and croutons.
  • Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, milk, lemon juice, Dijon mustard and minced garlic.
  • Pour dressing over salad, toss to coat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 572 kcal, Fat 49 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 43 mg, Sodium 1193 mg, Carbohydrate 16 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 9 mg

EASY CAESAR SALAD



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Make and share this easy caesar salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 anchovy fillets
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 1/3 cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (to garnish)
3 hearts romaine lettuce, coarsley torn
2 cups croutons
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • mix first 6 ingredients in a blender, pour into a small dish.
  • whisk in mayo, 2 tbsp parmesan and lemon juice.
  • tear lettuce and put in a large salad bowl.
  • add 3/4 c dressing, toss.
  • add 1/4 c parmesan, croutons, and pepper, toss again.
  • serve extra dressing on the side.

EASY SIRLOIN CAESAR SALAD



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A tangy sauce that combines bottled salad dressing, lemon juice and Dijon mustard flavors this filling main-dish salad. You save on cleanup time because both the steak and bread are cooked on the grill.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 beef top sirloin steak (3/4 inch thick and 1 pound)
6 slices French bread (1 inch thick)
12 cups torn romaine
1 medium tomato, chopped

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the salad dressing, mustard and lemon juice; set aside 3/4 cup. Pour 3/4 cup dressing mixture in a shallow dish; add steak and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate for 1 hour, turning occasionally. Cover and refrigerate remaining dressing mixture., Brush both sides of bread with 1/4 cup of the reserved dressing mixture. Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill bread, uncovered, over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until lightly toasted. Wrap in foil and set aside. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat for 5-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). , Place romaine and tomato on a serving platter. Slice steak diagonally; arrange over salad. Serve with toasted bread and remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 836mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

EASY CAESAR SALAD



Easy Caesar Salad image

You'll have this restaurant favorite on your table in no time!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup Caesar dressing
1 large or 2 small bunches romaine, torn into bite-size pieces (10 cups)
1 cup Caesar or garlic-flavored croutons
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Pour dressing into large salad bowl. Add romaine; toss until coated with dressing.
  • Sprinkle with croutons, cheese and pepper; toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Make sure the romaine lettuce is crisp and dry before assembling the salad.
  • Grate the Parmesan cheese fresh for the best flavor and texture.
  • Use a good quality olive oil for the dressing.
  • Don't overdress the salad, or it will become soggy.
  • Add the croutons just before serving, so they don't get soggy.
  • Serve the salad immediately.

Conclusion:

Caesar salad is a classic dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its simple ingredients and delicious dressing, it's a perfect salad for any occasion. Whether you're serving it as a side dish or a main course, this salad is sure to be a hit.

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