Authentic Homemade Caesar Salad: The Gourmet Recipe
Discover the true Caesar salad with its creamy, zesty dressing, golden croutons, and aged Parmesan. Simple to prepare but spectacular on the plate, this homemade recipe transforms classic ingredients into an irresistible starter.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 2 heads fresh romaine lettuce
- 3.5 oz aged Parmesan cheese, grated
- 5.3 oz homemade croutons
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 anchovy fillets (or 1 tsp anchovy paste)
- 1 fresh lemon
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Worcestershire sauce: 1 dash
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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- 1
Boil the eggs for 1 minute to keep them runny, then cool them in cold water.
- 2
Wash and thoroughly dry the romaine lettuce, then tear it into uniform pieces.
- 3
Prepare the croutons: cut the bread into cubes, toss with olive oil and salt, then roast in the oven for 8-10 minutes at 400°F (200°C).
- 4
For the dressing: crush the garlic cloves with salt, add the crushed anchovies, mustard, and fresh lemon juice.
- 5
Gradually pour in the olive oil while whisking, then crack the raw egg into the mixture and emulsify well.
- 6
Adjust the taste with a dash of Worcestershire, salt, and pepper.
- 7
Pour the dressing over the lettuce, toss gently, then garnish generously with croutons and grated Parmesan.
💡 Chef's Tip
Chef's secret: use quality Parmesan cheese (Parmigiano Reggiano) grated just before serving for more intensity. The croutons should be crispy – prepare them just before serving to prevent them from becoming soggy.
