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Caesar Salad with the Best Caesar Dressing

Crisp romaine, golden sourdough croutons, plenty of shaved Parmesan cheese, and the best Caesar dressing.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Keyword: caesar dressing, caesar salad, caesar salad recipe
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 245kcal
Author: Andie Mitchell

Ingredients

Caesar Dressing:makes about ¾ cup

  • 1 anchovy fillet, rinsed and minced to paste
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

Croutons:

  • 2 cups sourdough* bread cubes ½-inch size cubes
  • 1 tbsp plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oi
  • 1 ¼ tsp teaspoon table salt

Salad

  • 3 romaine lettuce hearts, chopped
  • ⅓ c shaved Parmesan cheese (for serving)

Instructions

  • For the croutons: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Scatter bread cubes on a large rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with the oil, and toss well to coat the cubes in oil. Spread them out in an even layer and bake until golden brown and crisp, about 15 minutes, stirring halfway.
  • Let them cool on the baking sheet to room temperature. (Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 24 hours.)
  • For the dressing: Rinse the anchovy fillet and add it to a medium bowl. Using a fork, mash the fillet into a paste.
  • Add the garlic and mash once more, to break down the garlic. Whisk in the mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, and Worcestershire until combined. Continue to whisk while you drizzle in the olive oil.
  • Add the Parmesan and pepper and stir until smooth. Add the romaine and toss to coat. Serve with the croutons and shaved Parmesan.

Notes

1 serving salad (1/6th of entire recipe): 8 WW Freestyle points
1 serving Caesar Dressing (2 tablespoons): 5 WW Freestyle points
135 calories, 15g fat, 3g sat fat, 6mg cholesterol, 162mg sodium, 1g carbs, 0g fiber, 1g protein
*If you can't find sourdough nearby, use a baguette or ciabatta

Nutrition

Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 353mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g