Best 6 The Great Caesar Salad Recipes

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**The Great Caesar Salad: A Timeless Classic with Endless Variations**

Indulge in the timeless flavors of the Great Caesar Salad, a culinary masterpiece that has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts for generations. Originating in Tijuana, Mexico, in the 1920s, this iconic dish has undergone countless interpretations, each adding a unique twist to the original. From the classic dressing made with garlic, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, and anchovies, to innovative variations that incorporate unique ingredients like avocado, bacon, or shrimp, the Caesar salad offers a boundless realm of culinary exploration. Dive into our curated collection of Caesar salad recipes, ranging from the traditional to the contemporary, and discover the perfect recipe to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer the simplicity of the classic or crave the excitement of a modern interpretation, our selection promises to satisfy every palate.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THE BEST CAESAR SALAD RECIPE



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Our Caesar salad takes the best from Julia Child's and Caesar Cardini's recipes: crisp inner romaine leaves, crunchy croutons, and a little or a lot of anchovy, as you like, all tossed together in a creamy dressing.

Provided by J. Kenji López-Alt

Categories     Appetizer     Quick and Easy     Salads     Salad

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup (105ml) extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
3 cups hearty bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 ounces finely grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 cup), divided
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon (15ml) juice from 1 lemon
2 to 6 anchovies (see note)
1 teaspoon (5ml) Worcestershire sauce (see note)
1/3 cup (80ml) canola oil
2 heads romaine lettuce, inner leaves only, washed and carefully dried, large leaves torn into smaller pieces, smaller leaves left intact

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons (45ml) olive oil with minced garlic and whisk for 30 seconds. Transfer to a fine-mesh strainer set over a large bowl and press with the back of a spoon to extract as much oil as possible, leaving garlic behind. Reserve pressed garlic separately. Add bread cubes to garlic oil and toss to coat.
  • Add 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, toss again, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until croutons are pale golden brown and crisp, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and toss with 2 more tablespoons Parmesan. Allow to cool.
  • While croutons bake, make the dressing. Combine egg yolk, lemon juice, anchovies, Worcestershire sauce, pressed garlic, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese in the bottom of a cup that just fits the head of an immersion blender or in the bottom of a food processor. With blender or processor running, slowly drizzle in canola oil until a smooth emulsion forms. Transfer mixture to a medium bowl. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in remaining 1/4 cup (60ml) extra-virgin olive oil. Season to taste generously with salt and pepper.
  • To serve, toss lettuce with a few tablespoons of dressing, adding more if desired. Once lettuce is coated, add half of remaining cheese and three-quarters of croutons and toss again. Transfer to a salad bowl and sprinkle with remaining cheese and croutons. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 554 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 114 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 868 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 44 g, ServingSize Serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CAESAR SALAD



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups loosely torn country bread (about 3/4-inch pieces)
Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper
1/4 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
2 tablespoons finely minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
2 tablespoons roasted garlic
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
6 white anchovies
1 egg yolk
1 1/4 cups canola oil
30 large leaves from the hearts of romaine lettuce, left whole
Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper
Small block Pecorino Romano cheese
18 white anchovies, optional

Steps:

  • For the croutons: Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in saute or frying pan. Once it is hot but not smoking, add the bread pieces and stir until the bread has been evenly toasted and is golden brown. Season with salt and pepper. Place the croutons in a bowl with a lining of paper towel to drain the oil. Immediately toss the cheese into the croutons, followed by the parsley. Store at room temperature.
  • For the dressing: Combine the cheese, roasted garlic, vinegar, mustard, anchovies and egg yolk in a food processor. Blend until a smooth paste has been formed. If necessary, add 2 tablespoons water to ensure it is a smooth paste, and not clumpy. With the machine running, emulsify the oil into the paste in a steady stream. Add more water or vinegar as necessary, depending on how loose or acidic you prefer the dressing.
  • To finish the salad: Place the lettuce leaves onto a serving platter and drizzle the dressing on top. Season with salt and pepper. Using a peeler, shave large pieces of the Pecorino cheese over the lettuces, followed by the croutons and anchovies if using.

THE LAST CAESAR SALAD RECIPE YOU'LL EVER NEED



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This is an unbelievable, restaurant-quality, creamy Caesar salad dressing that will make you swear off of anything store-bought again. Great for your classic Caesar salad, or as a dip for all kinds of veggies. Will NOT disappoint! To serve, toss with chopped romaine in a salad bowl and shave Parmesan cheese on top of salad; season with salt, black pepper, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Provided by Britt Brouwer

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Caesar Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 anchovy fillets
2 cloves garlic, chopped, or to taste
1 cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Combine anchovy fillets with garlic in a food processor and pulse several times to form a paste. Process mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, half-and-half, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce with anchovy mixture until dressing is creamy. Refrigerate for 1 hour or more before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.2 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Cholesterol 4.3 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 77 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

THE GREAT CAESAR SALAD



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This is a great salad and one of our favorites. For an added touch, use wooden salad bowls and take one clove of garlic (smashed) and rub it on the inside of the bowl before adding the salad. For a nice twist, try using Recipe #369834 by Chef #37449

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large egg yolk
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 ounce anchovy fillet, chopped (optional)
kosher salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1 head romaine lettuce, cut up
1/2 cup crouton
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
4 slices bacon, crumbled (optional)

Steps:

  • In a food processor combine the egg yolk, garlic, mustard, lemon juice, vinegar, and Worcestershire. Pulse the mixture together until garlic is finely chopped.
  • Then, while continuing to pulse, add the olive oil in a very patient, slow, steady stream to produce a smooth, creamy mayonnaise like emulsion.
  • Add the anchovy, pulse for 30 seconds, and season with salt and pepper to taste. (Can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days).
  • Place lettuce into 6 individual salad bowls (if wooden, smear with additional clove of garlic).
  • Pour desired amount of dressing over top of each salad.
  • Sprinkle with croutons, Parmesan cheese, and optional bacon bits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.4, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 133.3, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 1.6, Protein 3.8

PERFECT CAESAR SALAD



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The ultimate New York salad with crunchy croutons, anchovies, crisp gem lettuce and a thick garlicky dressing, this recipe comes from The Breslin's brilliant chef April Bloomfield

Provided by Emma Freud

Categories     Lunch, Side dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

225g day-old rustic Italian bread , crusts discarded and bread torn into bite-sized pieces
10 anchovy fillets , plus extra to serve
60ml red wine vinegar
3 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves
1 large egg
240ml vegetable oil
30g grated Parmigiano-Reggiano , plus extra shaved to serve
4 Little Gem lettuces , leaves separated and chilled

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Spread the bread out on a baking tray and bake for about 12 mins until golden and crisp, then leave to cool.
  • Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine the 10 anchovy fillets with the vinegar, mustard and garlic, and purée until smooth. Add the egg and pulse until just incorporated. With the machine on, gradually drizzle in the vegetable oil until it emulsifies to create a creamy dressing. Scrape the dressing into a bowl and stir in the cheese. Season, cover with cling film and put in the fridge until well chilled and thickened, at least 30 mins.
  • In a very large bowl, toss the chilled lettuce leaves with half the dressing, gently rubbing the dressing onto the leaves with your hands. (Save the remaining dressing for another salad or to serve with grilled chicken.) Divide the dressed lettuce between chilled bowls and scatter the croutons on top. Garnish with anchovy fillets and serve right away, passing round the extra cheese at the table.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 820 calories, Fat 68 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 33 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 17 grams protein, Sodium 3.1 milligram of sodium

EASY CAESAR SALAD



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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

Tips:

  • Use fresh and high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Make sure the romaine lettuce is crispy and dry before assembling the salad.
  • Use a microplane grater to finely grate the Parmesan cheese for a smooth and even distribution.
  • Whisk the dressing ingredients together until well combined and emulsified.
  • Add the dressing to the salad just before serving to prevent the lettuce from wilting.
  • Garnish the salad with additional Parmesan cheese, croutons, and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Conclusion:

The Great Caesar Salad is a classic dish that is both delicious and versatile. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, it is a perfect choice for a quick and healthy meal. Whether you are serving it as a main course or a side dish, this salad is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a tasty and nutritious meal, give The Great Caesar Salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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