Summertime is here… maybe not officially as in June 21, but it sure is here in a delicious way… favorite summertime foods. My favorites are corn on the cob, fresh off the vine tomatoes topped with basil and the Caesar salad that my mom always made when I was growing up. My siblings and I loved it since my mom never added anchovies.
To this day it is a family favorite recipe that has stood the test of time and is easy to make anytime during the year, but perfect to enjoy alfresco on a summer evening. I knew it was just the recipe to share with you for the summer recipe blog hop that I am participating in today with 19 other bloggers today.
The key to making the salad delicious it to make sure you start the prep a day in advance before you plan to serve it. Take a 1/2 cup of vegetable oil and stir 2-3 cloves of minced garlic into it.
Cover and let it sit overnight or longer.
Then when it is time to serve the salad, whip up the egg, lemon juice, Worchershire, and salt and pepper in a small bowl.
Then whisk in the parmesan cheese. My mom always used Kraft Parmesan Cheese in the container with the green cap. It is what I still use, but it does taste delicious with fresh grated parmesan.
Place torn romaine, iceberg lettuce and diced tomatoes in a large bowl.
Right before it is time to eat, pour the garlic infused oil through a strainer and over the lettuce and tomatoes.
Toss well.
Then whip up the egg, parmesan and lemon juice mixture and pour over the lettuce and tomatoes.
Toss well and enjoy. Croutons are optional. :-)
It tastes best when eaten right away… and don’t worry about leftovers…there won’t be any as you, your family and friends will all want a second helping.
What is your favorite summer food?
Caesar Salad Recipe
The classic Caesar Salad recipe calls for anchovies and croutons. This recipe is a crowd pleaser and no anchovies or croutons are needed. In fact it tastes amazing without them.
Ingredients
- 1-3 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, torn into pieces
- 1/2 head romaine lettuce, torn into pieces
- 3 tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup croutons optional
- 1 beaten egg Use 1/4 cup chicken broth if you don't want to use a raw egg.
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
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One day or 8 hours in advance: Mince garlic into salad oil. Cover and let garlic infuse in oil until serving.
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In serving bowl, tear lettuce into bowl, add diced tomatoes.
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In a separate bowl, beat egg and then add parmesan cheese, lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
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Right before serving, pour garlic infused oil through strainer over lettuce and tomatoes. Toss well.
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Stir parmesan mixture and then pour over lettuce. Toss well.
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Optional: Add croutons and toss
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Serve immediately.
Today I am taking part in a seasonal summer food blog hop where I know you will find a recipe or two that may become your summer favorites.
To see the recipes, click on the blog name under each photo below.
Check out what they have in store…
Italian Herb Lemonade at The Happy Housie // Chocolate Ganache at Sincerely, Marie Designs // Pink Lemonade Sorbet at Home.Made.Lovely // Chocolate Raspberry Pastries at Inspiration for Moms
How to Make a Naked Cake at Maison de Pax // Pineapple Fluff Icebox Cake at On Sutton Place // Peanut Butter Energy Balls at The DIY Mommy // Banana Cream Delight at Duke Manor Farm
Healthy Chicken Salad at TIDBITS // Caesar Salad no Anchovies at In My Own Style // Charcuterie Board at Two Twenty One // Keto Cocktails at Finding Silver Pennies
Lavender Blackberry Sparkling Lemonade at Satori Design for Living // Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes at Nina Hendrick Design Co. // Luscious Lemon Curd Parfaits at Summer Adams // Strawberry Jello Poke Cake at A Pretty Life
Blackberry Lemon Muffins at Town and Country Living // Easy Summer Side at Rooms FOR Rent Blog // Meringue Berry Trifle at Clean and Scentsible // Ice Cream Hack and Fail at Craftberry Bush
This salad is SO good! I’ve made it several times. I made some chicken strips with Panko crumbs and added to the top.
Hi Phyllis – I am so happy you liked the salad. It is always a hit when I serve it. I have never made it with chicken, but it sounds really good. We make the salad every week, I will make it into a meal this week by adding the chicken. Thanks for the idea.
Diane Henkler, very delicious
Hi Diane,
I am definitely going to make this dressing. I have all those ingredients on hand : )
Thanks for sharing your family recipe.
Have a great day!
I have health issues that prevent me from using the raw egg. Pasteurized eggs are pretty readily available in supermarkets now. That would be a good substitute. Oh, and I always keep a tube of anchovy paste in the refrigerator. I can add a squirt of that yummy stuff. I think the idea of anchovies is the problem. People love ’em if they don’t know they’re included.
Caesar is our 8 year old’s favorite! I can’t wait to try your recipe with him! xx
Mmmmm I love Caesar salad so much…I love the idea of letting the garlic rest in the oil overnight…delicious!
I am so glad that you added chicken broth as an option instead of egg.
Thanks
I haven’t tried this yet but you can bet I will. I know I will love it……oh HECK, I already love it because there’s NO ANCHOVIES!!!
Thanks, Diane!
Sounds great and I love anchovies. Perfect for the warmer weather
I will try your salad recipe for sure. I do enjoy the anchovie version but never have them on hand in my pantry. I’m sure this will be just as good.
This sounds amazing, Diane! I love an oil based caesar dressing – such a lovely light flavour! Thanks for sharing – pinned to try it. And thanks for joining in on this hop!