How to make a simple Caesar Salad that your whole family will like, even the kids.
Caesar Salad Recipe
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.
How to Make a Caesar Salad With No Anchovies
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.
Caesar Salad Recipe
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
- One day or 8 hours in advance: Mince garlic into salad oil. Cover and let garlic infuse in oil until serving.
- In serving bowl, tear lettuce into bowl, add diced tomatoes.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg and then add parmesan cheese, lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Right before serving, pour garlic infused oil through strainer over lettuce and tomatoes. Toss well.
- Stir parmesan mixture and then pour over lettuce. Toss well.
- Optional: Add croutons and toss
- Serve immediately.
1. Take a 1/2 cup of vegetable oil and stir 2-3 cloves of minced garlic into it.
2. Cover and let it sit overnight or longer.
3. Then when it is time to serve the salad, whip up the egg, lemon juice, Worcestershire, and salt and pepper in a small bowl.
4. 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.
5. Place torn romaine, iceberg lettuce and diced tomatoes in a large bowl.
6. Right before it is time to eat, pour the garlic infused oil through a strainer and over the lettuce and tomatoes.
7. Toss well.
8. Then whip up the egg, parmesan and lemon juice mixture and pour over the lettuce and tomatoes.
9. 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?
Phyllis says
This salad is SO good! I’ve made it several times. I made some chicken strips with Panko crumbs and added to the top.
Diane Henkler says
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.
nexvan says
Diane Henkler, very delicious
TerriC/HoustonLady says
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!
Sue says
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.
Danielle says
Caesar is our 8 year old’s favorite! I can’t wait to try your recipe with him! xx
Jo-Anna says
Mmmmm I love Caesar salad so much…I love the idea of letting the garlic rest in the oil overnight…delicious!
Lou says
I am so glad that you added chicken broth as an option instead of egg.
Thanks
Sharon H says
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!
Mmary Ann Howat says
Sounds great and I love anchovies. Perfect for the warmer weather
Pat M. says
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.
Krista says
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!