Caesar Salad 

This classic Caesar salad from Love & Lemons delivers crisp romaine, crunchy homemade croutons, shaved Parmesan, and a creamy lemony dressing made without raw egg yolks. It’s elegant yet approachable—a crowd-pleaser whether served as a side with pasta or grilled protein, or enjoyed solo as a satisfying lunch. The simplified mayo-based dressing keeps things easy, while retaining the savory, tangy essence of a traditional Caesar. Ideal for dinners, gatherings, or when you're craving something fresh, bold, and dependable.

Ingredients

For the Croutons

• 4 cups crusty bread, cubed
  
  

• Olive oil, for tossing
  
  

• Sea salt to taste
  
  

For the Creamy Caesar Dressing

• 1 cup mayonnaise
  
  

• ¼ cup extra‑virgin olive oil
  
  

• 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  
  

• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  
  

• 1 garlic clove, grated
  
  

• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  
  

• Pinch of sea salt
  
  

• Freshly ground black pepper
  
  

• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  
  

For the Salad

• 1 lb romaine lettuce (approximately 2 medium heads), chopped or torn
  
  

• ½ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
  
  

• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  
  

Directions

1. Toast the croutons: Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Toss cubed bread in olive oil and salt, spread on a baking sheet, and bake for 10–18 minutes until golden and crisp. Cool.
   
   

2. Make the dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth. Stir in Parmesan. Thin with water as needed.
   
   

3. Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, toss romaine with half the croutons, half the shaved Parmesan, and half the dressing. Add more dressing to taste, then top with remaining croutons and Parmesan. Season with extra pepper. Serve immediately.
   
   

Nutrients

(Per serving; serves 6)
Estimated based on typical Caesar components:

• Calories: ~350–450 kcal
  
  

• Fat: ~30 g (largely from olive oil, mayo, and Parmesan)
  
  

• Carbohydrates: ~15–20 g (mostly from croutons)
  
  

• Protein: ~8–10 g
  
  

• Fiber: ~1–2 g
  
  

• Sodium: ~600–900 mg (varies with Worcestershire and salt)