Whether you’re enjoying it as a light lunch at home or serving it when friends and family come to visit, this timeless caesar salad recipe is always a crowd favourite. At Harlow Lifestyle Village, we love meals that are easy to prepare, easy to share, and suit a lifestyle built around comfort and connection.

This homemade caesar salad features crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy croutons, and plenty of shaved parmesan cheese, all brought together with a creamy, tangy caesar salad dressing. It’s familiar, satisfying, and endlessly versatile.
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WHY WE LOVE THIS CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD

There are plenty of modern twists on caesar salad, but this traditional version is one we return to time and time again. The ingredients are simple, the flavours are well balanced, and the dressing is quick to mix together without fuss.

It’s the kind of salad that works just as well for everyday meals as it does for entertaining. Serve it as a side with a simple protein, or enjoy it on its own for a light summer lunch. Even those who claim they’re “not really salad people” often come back for seconds.

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CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD RECIPE

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Ingredients

For the Croutons:

·       4 cups cubed crusty bread

·       Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

·       Sea salt, for sprinkling

For the Salad:

·       1 pound romaine lettuce (about 2 medium heads), chopped or torn into bite-sized pieces

·        ½ cup shaved parmesan cheese*

·        Freshly ground black pepper

Caesar Salad Dressing:

·      1 cup mayonnaise

·      ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

·      2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

·      2 teaspoons dijon mustard

·      1 garlic clove, grated

·      1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce*

·      Pinch of sea salt

·      Freshly ground black pepper

·      ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese*

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Method

Make the Croutons:

Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.

Place the bread cubes on the tray, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with sea salt, and toss to coat. Spread evenly and bake for 10–18 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.

Make the Dressing:

In a medium bowl or large measuring jug, whisk together the mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, dijon mustard, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and several grinds of black pepper until smooth. Stir in the parmesan cheese and season to taste.

If the dressing is too thick, add water 1 teaspoon at a time until it reaches your preferred consistency.

Assemble the Salad:

Place the lettuce in a large bowl. Add half the dressing, half the croutons, and half the parmesan, then toss gently to coat. Add more dressing as needed, tossing until the salad is dressed to your liking.

Season to taste and finish with the remaining croutons, remaining parmesan, and a few extra grinds of black pepper.

* For vegetarian-friendly options, choose parmesan made without animal rennet and a Worcestershire sauce without anchovies.

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This classic caesar salad recipe is inspired from Love and Lemons, a go-to source for simple, seasonal recipes.