No anchovies… No raw egg… This Caesar salad dressing is made with everyday pantry staples and is absolutely delicious!
My friend brought this salad for a special lunch at my house and I have made it several times since. My family is addicted. 🙂 The recipe is from RealSimple.com. I added salt and pepper to taste. I usually double the recipe as it keeps well in the refrigerator in a jar- always ready for the next salad!
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
- 4 to 5 slices sourdough bread, cut into cubes
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for shaving or grating over the finished salad
- 1 (12-ounce) package romaine hearts (3 hearts)
- coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Heat oven to 350°F. (I used my toaster oven!)
- Toss the bread cubes with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Spread the cubes on a baking sheet and bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden. Set aside to cool.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and Parmesan until well blended. Taste an adjust seasonings as desired. (I place it in a jar and shake to combine.)
- Remove any wilted outer leaves from romaine hearts and slice. Wash and spin dry.
- Toss washed romaine with croutons and dressing. Top with Parmesan shavings (or grated Parmesan) and season with freshly ground pepper.
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great but I love it with the anchovies too, if they are added as a paste you cannot identify them as anchovies they just add an umami taste I am sure you know that anyway but thought I’d add to fuel discussion – happy end of Sunday Poli
I love it with the anchovies as well- of course! and the egg….
This is just so quick & easy! I put the link to my favorite “real deal” version at the bottom of this post. 😉
Happy weekend to you too!!
aha – speed-reading and missed the proper link, sorry Josette – there is a lot to be said for quick and easy!
I love how simple this is and adding the worcestershire is a great sub for the anchovies. Caesar salad is one of my favorites.
It’s true- the Worcestershire is the anchovy substitute- and the mayo for the egg. It works so well! My husband and kids would love to eat Caesar salad EVERY day. 🙂 I actually appreciate that this recipe makes enough for about 4 generous servings. I can alternate it with my vinaigrette and salad with loads of veggies!
This salad sounds simply perfect. I hope to make it soon for lunch this week. 🙂
Just ate it AGAIN moments ago. 🙂 Great! Try it!
I love a good Caesar Salad such as this, but I need my anchovies – never use raw eggs. If young ones are around I will leave them out and make a creamy version 🙂
You would be surprised by this one- it is reminiscent of the anchovy version. Really!!
Then I will definitely have to make it soon 🙂
🙂
An awesome simple and delicious dressing recipe Josette!
Thanks, Sonal. 🙂
Your Caesar salad looks delicious & I love your dressing recipe. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thank you!
I dunno, I like the real thing!!! But it does look good, and I take your word for it that it’s good!!!
Just ate it AGAIN tonight! Tastes like the real deal- try it!!