Classic Caesar Salad with Homemade Dressing

A great Caesar salad starts with a bold, creamy homemade dressing. This recipe skips the bottled stuff and delivers restaurant-quality results with pantry staples.

Ingredients

For the Dressing

• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Salad

• 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 cup croutons
• ½ cup shaved Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Whisk together garlic, Dijon, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce.
2. Add mayonnaise and Parmesan. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
3. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
4. In a large bowl, toss romaine with enough dressing to coat.
5. Top with croutons and shaved Parmesan. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

Calories: 240 | Protein: 8g | Carbs: 12g | Fat: 18g | Fiber: 2g