Description
A classic Caesar salad recipe that’s quick and easy to prepare. Crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy croutons, and tangy Parmesan cheese tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head romaine lettuce, washed and chopped
- 1 cup croutons
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup Caesar dressing
- Fresh ground black pepper to taste
- Optional lemon wedges for serving
Romaine Caesar Salad:
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: Place the chopped romaine lettuce in a large salad bowl.
- Add Ingredients: Add the croutons and Parmesan cheese.
- Toss with Dressing: Drizzle with Caesar dressing and toss until the lettuce is evenly coated.
- Season: Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve: Serve immediately, optionally with lemon wedges for a fresh citrus squeeze.
Notes
- For added protein, top with grilled chicken, shrimp, or salmon.
- To make homemade croutons, toss cubed bread with olive oil, salt, and garlic powder, then bake until crisp.
- If making ahead, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
