Cooking for One

Caesar Salad for One

Make Caesar salad for one with a creamy homemade dressing of garlic, anchovy paste, and Parmesan. Top with croutons and enjoy it fresh.

Caesar Salad for One

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Romaine tossed with a homemade creamy Caesar dressing, croutons, and Parmesan. The dressing is blended in a mini food processor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
CourseSalad
CuisineAmerican
Servings1 serving
Calories542

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1 garlic clove
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ Tbsp lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp Dijon mustard
  • ¼ tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ tsp anchovy paste
  • 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan
Salad
  • 2–3 cups romaine lettuce (about 3 oz)
  • ¼ cup croutons
  • 2 Tbsp shredded Parmesan

Equipment

  • food processor
  • mixing bowl

Directions
 

  1. Put all the dressing ingredients in a mini food processor and blend until smooth.
  2. Wash and dry the romaine.
  3. Toss the leaves with as much dressing as you like.
  4. Top with the croutons and shredded Parmesan and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 196g | Calories: 542kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 9.8g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 973mg | Potassium: 342mg | Fiber: 2.6g | Sugar: 2.3g | Vitamin A: 8449IU | Vitamin C: 7.8mg | Calcium: 248mg | Iron: 1.6mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); ¼ tsp Dijon mustard counted as prepared mustard, ¼ tsp anchovy paste counted as canned anchovies (closest USDA match to anchovy paste), ¼ cup croutons counted as seasoned croutons, shredded Parmesan counted as grated parmesan. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.