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Lemon Caesar Salad

A fresh and zesty twist on the classic Caesar salad featuring crisp romaine, homemade lemon Caesar dressing, Parmesan, and crunchy croutons.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 2 heads romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1.5 cups croutons
Lemon Caesar Dressing
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 fillets anchovies chopped
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 0.5 cup olive oil
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Wash, dry, and chop romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a bowl, mash garlic and anchovies into a paste.
  3. Whisk in Dijon mustard, egg yolk, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  4. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking until dressing is creamy.
  5. Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Place romaine in a large bowl and toss with dressing.
  7. Add croutons and extra Parmesan, toss lightly.
  8. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and black pepper.

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor and serve immediately after tossing.