Best ever Caesar salad
This classic Caesar salad is everything you want in a summer dish. Crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy homemade croutons, and a bold, creamy Caesar salad dressing that brings it all together. It’s quick, fresh and perfect for summer lunch ideas, easy Caesar salad dinners, or salad recipes for BBQs. A simple, crowd‑pleasing salad recipe that works for healthy summer dinners, light meals or as a standout side dish.
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Servings: 2
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Romaine lettuce
- Handful fresh parmesan
- Handful croutons
- 3 tablespoon Caesar dressing
Instructions
- Pull the romaine leaves off individually, then wash and pat them completely dry
- Cut or tear the leaves into your preferred size, I like mine on the chunky side for the best crunch.
- Add the Caesar dressing to a large mixing bowl, then tip in the lettuce. Toss well so every leaf is lightly coated.
- Using a vegetable peeler, shave the parmesan straight into the bowl.
- Add the homemade croutons, give everything a final gentle mix, and serve immediately.
Notes
• Dry the romaine lettuce really well, any water will dilute the Caesar dressing and make the salad soggy.
• Toss the lettuce with the Caesar dressing gently so the leaves stay crisp and coated, not weighed down.
• Use freshly shaved parmesan for the best flavour and texture; it melts slightly into the dressing.
• Homemade croutons make a huge difference here, crunchy, golden and full of flavour.
• Serve immediately after mixing to keep everything crisp and fresh.