Classic Homemade Caesar Salad

Name: Classic Homemade Caesar Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 large heads of romaine lettuce, chopped and washed; 1 cup garlic croutons; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 room temperature egg; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 anchovy fillets, minced; 1 tablespoon capers, finely chopped; 1/2 cup olive oil; Salt and black pepper to taste

This is a crisp, creamy, and garlic packed salad that tastes just like the one from your favorite restaurant.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 19, 2026

dailyrecipesbook.com

Prep

15 minutes

Cook

0 minutes

Total

15 minutes

Serves

There is something so satisfying about a Caesar salad made from scratch. The combination of fresh, crunchy romaine with a zesty, rich dressing is my husband's absolute favorite side dish, and I find myself making it almost every single week.

Using an egg at room temperature really helps the dressing come together perfectly. If you want a little extra zing, feel free to add an extra squeeze of fresh lemon juice right before serving.

Ingredients

2 large heads of romaine lettuce, chopped and washed
1 cup garlic croutons
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 room temperature egg
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 anchovy fillets, minced
1 tablespoon capers, finely chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1
Combine the egg, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, anchovy fillets, and capers in a blender or food processor.
2
Blend the mixture until smooth, then slowly drizzle in the olive oil while the machine is running until the dressing is thick and creamy.
3
Place the chopped romaine lettuce into a large serving bowl.
4
Drizzle the dressing over the lettuce and toss well to coat every leaf.
5
Add the croutons and grated Parmesan cheese, then give it one final gentle toss before serving.
6
Season with salt and pepper to your preference.

💡 Tips

Store the dressing in a glass jar in the fridge for up to three days. I recommend keeping the croutons on the side until the very last second so they stay nice and crunchy. This salad pairs beautifully with grilled steak or a simple roasted chicken.

#salad #homemade #vegetarian #side dish

Made this recipe? Let us know how it went.