Classic and Sensational Caesar Salad
This Caesar is one of those “simple” recipes I’ve been trying to get perfect for years. I finally did. Now I make it a lot. I worked hard to reverse engineer it from both the famous Musso & Frank Grill in Hollywood and the original Mexican Caesar recipe.
Classic and Sensational Caesar Salad
Gilly's Classic Caesar Salad with Anchovies*
Equipment
- Salad bowl & Tongs
- small mixing bowl
- Sharp knife
- Garlic Press
- Lemon Squeezer
- Grating Plane
- Measuring Cups
Ingredients
Croutons:
- 1-2 slices day-old sourdough bread (I like La Brea Bakery brand)
- 1 drizzle olive oil high quality, extra virgin
Dressing:
- 2 cloves garlic smashed or pressed
- 1 egg yolk fresh, high-quality large egg
- 1/4 cup good olive oil
- 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 lemon juice
- ¼ – ½ cup parmesan cheese – grated very fine high quality
- 3 strips anchovies – chopped very fine (if desired)
Salad:
- 1 head romaine lettuce (trim tops and tails) torn, cut or whole
- 2 tbsp shaved parmesan slices – to taste
- 1 tsp fresh cracked pepper – to taste
- 6 strips Anchovies if desired – placed onto lettuce
Instructions
Croutons:
- Day-Old Sourdough Bread, torn or cut into ½ inch pieces, place onto a cooking sheet, drizzle with olive oil.
- Place in a 375-degree oven until golden brown – approx. 10-15 minutes.
- Meanwhile…
Dressing:
- Combine, olive oil, pressed garlic, egg yolk, dijon, Worcestershire, lemon juice and grated parmesan.
- Mix well. Refrigerate for 45 minutes.
Salad:
- Romain Lettuce pieces, crutons, shaved parmesan, fresh cracked pepper and anchovie (if desired)
- Chill for 45 minutes
Serve and enjoy!
Notes
This recipe makes enough dressing for one more salad for 2. If serving 4 people, add another head of lettuce and extra croutons.
This recipe stays pretty loyal to the Original Mexican Caesar, which ironically may not have included anchovies at all. I love anchovies, so my recipe includes them on the salad but not in the dressing, in case your guest does not like it.
PURCHASE NOTE: These are a few of my favorite things.
-This California olive oil was the highest-rated overall by America’s Test Kitchen, and it’s not expensive.
-These Agostino anchovies were rated the best by Serious Eats. It is also helpful that they come in a jar because you can reuse them after opening. And they are not expensive. Enjoy!
-These Agostino anchovies were rated the best by Serious Eats. It is also helpful that they come in a jar because you can reuse them after opening. And they are not expensive. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 230kcal
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