Original Caesar Salad with Blue Cheese
Original Caesar Salad with Blue Cheese
Ingredients
For the Caesar Dressing
- 6 anchovy fillets, packed in oil, drained
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
For the Salad
- 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped into bite-sized pieces, washed and dried
- 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 2 cups croutons, homemade or store-bought
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, plus more for topping
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, mash the anchovy fillets with the back of a fork until a paste forms. This creates the savory base for the dressing.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Add the capers, egg yolks, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard to the anchovy paste. Mix these ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Stir in the minced garlic and fresh lemon juice. Gradually whisk in the extra virgin olive oil in a slow, steady stream until the dressing emulsifies and thickens slightly. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, crumbled blue cheese, and croutons.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Pour the prepared Caesar dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently but thoroughly to ensure all the lettuce and other components are evenly coated with the dressing.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Divide the salad among serving plates. Top each serving generously with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Original Caesar Salad with Blue Cheese!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Original Caesar Salad with Blue Cheese
For the Caesar Dressing
- 6 anchovy fillets, packed in oil, drained
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
For the Salad
- 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped into bite-sized pieces, washed and dried
- 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 2 cups croutons, homemade or store-bought
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, plus more for topping
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, mash the anchovy fillets with the back of a fork until a paste forms. This creates the savory base for the dressing.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Add the capers, egg yolks, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard to the anchovy paste. Mix these ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Stir in the minced garlic and fresh lemon juice. Gradually whisk in the extra virgin olive oil in a slow, steady stream until the dressing emulsifies and thickens slightly. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, crumbled blue cheese, and croutons.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Pour the prepared Caesar dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently but thoroughly to ensure all the lettuce and other components are evenly coated with the dressing.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Divide the salad among serving plates. Top each serving generously with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Original Caesar Salad with Blue Cheese!