Description
A refreshing and easy-to-make Classic Caesar Salad featuring crisp romaine lettuce, savory Parmesan cheese, and crunchy croutons, all tossed in creamy Caesar dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shaved
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1 cup croutons
- Black pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Wash and chop the romaine lettuce: Rinse your romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold water, shake off excess water or use a salad spinner to dry the leaves, and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine ingredients in a large bowl: Add the chopped romaine lettuce to a mixing bowl, then add the croutons and sprinkle with shaved Parmesan cheese.
- Drizzle with Caesar dressing: Pour your desired amount of Caesar dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Add lemon juice and black pepper: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salad and add black pepper to taste, then give it another gentle toss.
- Serve immediately: For the best experience, serve the salad right away to keep the lettuce crisp and croutons crunchy.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for optimal flavor and consider homemade croutons for added taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Caesar Salad, Romaine Lettuce, Easy Salad, Italian Cuisine, Quick Recipes