Caesar Salad

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Caesar salad is proof that simplicity can be bold. Crisp romaine, a creamy dressing, crunchy croutons, and a shower of cheese it’s a salad that doesn’t try to be quiet. Every bite has contrast, texture, and confidence.

Over time, Caesar salad has become a staple not because it’s trendy, but because it works. It shows up at family dinners, restaurants, and everyday meals, offering something fresh that still feels satisfying. At its heart, it’s about good greens treated well and dressed just enough to shine.

In the Let’s Veg lifestyle, Caesar salad represents vegetables taking center stage without apology. It’s not about piling on extras it’s about balance. When the greens are crisp and the dressing is right, vegetables don’t need convincing. They speak for themselves.

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Caesar Salad

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Caesar salad is a classic dish made with crisp romaine lettuce, creamy dressing, croutons, and Parmesan cheese for bold, satisfying flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 238

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large head romaine lettuce chopped
  • ½ cup croutons
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup mayonnaise or plant-based mayo
  • 1 garlic clove finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce optional; use anchovy-free for vegetarian
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

Salad Bowl Set
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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Make the Dressing
  2. In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon, Worcestershire (if using), salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Prepare the Salad
  4. Place chopped romaine in a large bowl.
  5. Add croutons and Parmesan.
  6. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  8. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 238kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 3gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 347mgPotassium: 64mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 685IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

Vegetarian-friendly: use anchovy-free Worcestershire or skip it
Vegan option: use plant-based mayo and nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan
Grow-it-yourself: romaine and herbs grow easily in cool seasons
Add-ins: roasted chickpeas, grilled vegetables, or avocado

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