Classic Caesar Salad From Scratch
A classic made with all homemade ingredients!
Servings 6 people
Calories 174kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 cups romaine lettuce chopped, washed, and dried
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing 4 oz
- 2 oz Parmesan cheese shaved
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 cup croutons
Instructions
- Assemble: Add washed and dried lettuce to a bowl with Parmesan cheese, and croutons. Add lemon pepper seasoning to the Caesar dressing and mix well.
- Mix: Add the dressing to the bowl with lettuce and mix well.
- Serve and Enjoy!
Notes
Storage
Dressed Caesar salad is best served within an hour of being mixed. After, the lettuce begins to wilt and the croutons aren't as crunchy. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days (if using freshly made dressing), but note there will be some wilting.
Dressing Amount
1/2 cup of Caesar dressing is just enough so that everything has a nice coat, but you can use up to 1 cup for a very well dressed salad. Start with 1/2 cup and adjust to your taste and preference.
Substitutions
You can of course use any store-bought favorites for our from scratch versions!
Make Ahead
This is a great salad to prep all of the ingredients ahead of time to just assemble when ready. Keep the dressing and croutons separate until just before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 428mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5539IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 1mg
