DinnerCountCaesar Salad
Crisp romaine is tossed with Caesar dressing, parmesan, croutons, a squeeze of lemon, and plenty of black pepper. There is no cooking, and it goes with almost any Italian main dish. The step that matters most is drying the leaves well. Caesar dressing usually contains anchovy, so check the label if anyone at the table doesn’t eat fish.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- Romaine lettuce2 heads
- Caesar dressing½ cup
- Parmesan cheese½ cup
- Croutons1 cup
- Lemon½ each
- Black pepperto taste
How Much to Make for 2, 4, 6, or 8
For 2 people, you’ll need 1 head of romaine lettuce, ¼ cup Caesar dressing, and ½ cup croutons.
For 4 people, you’ll need 2 heads of romaine lettuce, ½ cup Caesar dressing, and 1 cup croutons.
For 6 people, you’ll need 3 heads of romaine lettuce, ¾ cup Caesar dressing, and 1½ cups croutons.
For 8 people, you’ll need 4 heads of romaine lettuce, 1 cup Caesar dressing, and 2 cups croutons.
| Ingredient | For 2 | For 4 | For 6 | For 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romaine lettuce | 1 head | 2 heads | 3 heads | 4 heads |
| Caesar dressing | ¼ cup | ½ cup | ¾ cup | 1 cup |
| Parmesan cheese | ¼ cup | ½ cup | ¾ cup | 1 cup |
| Croutons | ½ cup | 1 cup | 1½ cups | 2 cups |
| Lemon | ¼ each | ½ each | ¾ each | 1 each |
| Black pepper | to taste | to taste | to taste | to taste |
The amounts are rounded to what you can measure at home. Pounds are rounded to the nearest quarter or third, cups to the marks on a measuring cup, and spoons to real measuring spoons. An egg stays whole. Because of the rounding, some amounts are the same at two sizes.
- For 6: This recipe is written for 4 adult-size portions. You are cooking about 6 adult portions, which is roughly 1.5 times the recipe. This is more than the recipe assumes, so use a bigger bowl or two bowls.
- For 8: This recipe is written for 4 adult-size portions. You are cooking about 8 adult portions, which is roughly 2 times the recipe. This is more than the recipe assumes, so use a bigger bowl or two bowls.
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Steps
- Wash the romaine lettuce and dry it thoroughly with a towel or a salad spinner. This step matters most, because dressing slides off wet leaves and pools at the bottom of the bowl.
- Chop the leaves into bite-size pieces and keep them in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve. Cold, crisp leaves keep the salad from going limp.
- Toss the leaves with about two-thirds of the Caesar dressing, and add more only if the salad needs it. A Caesar salad with too much dressing goes soggy within minutes.
- Add the parmesan cheese, the croutons, a squeeze of lemon, and plenty of black pepper. Toss once more, and serve right away.
Good to Know
- Contains Milk, Eggs, Wheat, Fish. This comes from the ingredient names, so it is not a complete list. The ingredient names do not show what is inside a jar, a mix, or a sauce, and formulas change. For an allergy or intolerance, read the package every time, and never decide from this line.
