Best Ever Caesar Salad

5 from 3 votes

This Homemade Caesar Salad is loaded with flavor but quick and easy enough to make on even the busiest weekdays! Kids and adults will love it!

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Condiment, Salad

Cuisine: Universal

Keyword: caesar, caesar salad, dressing, gluten free, keto, low carb, salad, salad dressing, vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 170kcal

2 romaine hearts
½ cup croutons Use Gluten-Free croutons, or skip croutons to make this salad Gluten-Free
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Add the 2 cloves garlic, 2 Tablespoons lemon juice, 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 Tablespoon fish sauce, ½ teaspoon dijon mustard, and ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to a small bowl, large measuring cup, blender, or mini food processor. Whisk vigorously, blend, or process until uniform. Add ½ cup mayonnaise and blend again. Very slowly drizzle in ¼ cup olive oil while continuing to blend, until all the oil is incorporated. Stir in ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese. Refrigerate in a tightly sealed jar or bottle until ready to use, up to one week. Shake or stir before using.

Tear 2 romaine hearts into bite-sized pieces. Rinse and dry it well using a salad spinner. Transfer the dried lettuce into a large salad bowl.
Add ½ cup croutons and ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese to the bowl with the lettuce, as well as about ⅓ of the above Caesar salad dressing (about ½ cup). Toss the salad so that all the leaves are coated with dressing. Serve immediately.