Classic Caesar Salad with Garlic Dressing
Ingredients
- lettuce
- croutons
- lemon juice
- olive oil
- egg (optional)
- Worcestershire sauce
- garlic
- Dijon mustard
- Parmesan cheese
- black pepper
Preparation
Prepare the dressing by combining lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper.
If using, add the egg to the dressing mixture.
Toss the lettuce with the prepared dressing.
Mix in croutons and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Tips
Avoid the common shortcut of adding crushed garlic to mayonnaise; use fresh ingredients for better authenticity.
Caesar salad is widely popular and may be spelled as Cesar or Cesare in different regions.