Classic Caesar Salad

Go on and name a salad that is more universally loved than a classic Caesar salad. Crisply fresh Romaine lettuce, creamy Caesar dressing, a hint of sunshiney lemon, salty Parmesan cheese, and garlicky croutons all help make one of the best-known salads legendary.

ingredients for Caesar salad in a bowl on wooden table

Classic Caesar Salad

All by itself, Caesar salad has enduring appeal because of the simplicity of assembly and its flavor packed dressing. It can accompany just about any main dish with aplomb.

But if you add a few pieces of air fried crispy chicken or leftover Crispy Italian Oven Chicken pulled from the bone-as I so often do- it becomes a meal! You can enjoy this combo for a lunch that will keep you satisfied without making you feel like you need a long winter’s nap afterward!

salad ingredients in bowl before adding dressing

Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe

To make the best easy Caesar salad recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients:

Romaine lettuce
Creamy Caesar dressing
lemon
Parmesan cheese
croutons

You can purchase excellent Caesar salad worthy croutons at many grocery stores, but if you want to really gild the lily, try out these homemade torn croutons.

Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing

Likewise, there are a great many good Caesar dressings at the store, but there’s nothing quite like homemade creamy Caesar salad dressing. The freshness is incomparable and you can adjust the seasonings according to your own personal preferences.

classic caesar salad with creamy dressing

How to Make Caesar Salad

Measure the Caesar dressing into the bottom of a mixing bowl. Squeeze the lemon into the dressing and whisk until thoroughly combined.

Tear the lettuce into bite sized pieces over the dressing in the mixing bowl. Add in the croutons and shaved Parmesan and use tongs to toss until everything is evenly coated in dressing.

Serve immediately as is or topped with crispy chicken chunks.

Salads are one of the all-time most versatile meals you can make, and salad can also be a one-dish meal with the potential to cover all the basic food groups. When I figured out How to Eat Salad Every Day (and actually like it!) a few years ago, it was a bit of a game-changer.

Another game-changing salad for me is the BLT Salad. It is fully loaded with crunchy romaine lettuce, sweet tomatoes and fresh corn, salty bacon, rich and creamy avocado slices, cubed cheddar cheese, crunchy croutons, and the perfect ranch dressing.

Classic Caesar Salad

Legendary and classic Caesar salad; fresh Romaine lettuce, creamy Caesar dressing, a hint of lemon, Parmesan cheese, and garlicky croutons.

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Servings

Calories 214kcal

Equipment

1 large salad bowl
1 set of tongs

Ingredients

⅓ cup Creamy Caesar dressing
½ lemon
2 heads romaine lettuce
⅓ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
½ cup croutons purchased or homemade

Optional:

chopped cooked chicken or crispy breaded chicken chunks

Instructions

Measure the Caesar dressing into the bottom of a mixing bowl. Squeeze the lemon into the dressing and whisk until thoroughly combined.
Tear the lettuce into bite sized pieces over the dressing in the mixing bowl. Add in the croutons and shaved Parmesan and use tongs to toss until everything is evenly coated in dressing.
Serve immediately as is or top with chicken.