Description
A classic Caesar Salad featuring crisp romaine lettuce tossed in creamy Caesar dressing, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, crunchy garlic croutons, and optionally grilled chicken for added protein. This easy-to-make Italian-American favorite is perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup garlic croutons
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Dressing and Seasoning
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Protein
- 1 grilled chicken breast, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Lettuce: Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly to remove any dirt. Then chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces suitable for easy eating.
- Toss the Salad: In a large bowl, add the chopped romaine lettuce and pour in the Caesar dressing. Toss gently but thoroughly until the lettuce is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Add Seasonings: Drizzle the lemon juice over the salad, then sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Toss lightly again to blend the flavors evenly throughout the salad.
- Add Cheese and Croutons: Sprinkle the freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top followed by a generous amount of garlic croutons for crunch.
- Add Optional Protein: If desired, place sliced grilled chicken breast on top to make the salad a more filling meal.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the salad right away to preserve the crispness of the lettuce and the crunchiness of the croutons. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra flavor and freshness, you can make your own croutons by tossing cubed bread with olive oil and minced garlic, then baking until golden brown.
- To make a homemade Caesar dressing, blend anchovies, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and a bit of Parmesan for a traditional taste.
- This recipe can easily be modified to suit dietary preferences such as vegetarian by omitting anchovies in the dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
