Kittencal's Famous Caesar Salad

30m
Prep Time
3h
Cook Time
3h 30m
Ready In


"This may be one of the best Ceasar salads you will ever have! For a lower fat option use reduced-fat mayonnaise (not fat-free) and low-fat milk or fat-free half and half, the dressing flavor will intensify with refrigeration time so a little garlic will go a long way, plan ahead there is a 3 hour chilling time for the dressing, cooking time is chilling time"

Original is 6 servings
  • FOR SALAD
  • FOR DRESSING

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (146 g)
  • Calories 139.5
  • Total Fat - 8.8 g
  • Saturated Fat - 1.9 g
  • Cholesterol - 14.3 mg
  • Sodium - 427.5 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 13.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 1.3 g
  • Sugars - 3.8 g
  • Protein - 3.3 g
  • Calcium - 86.3 mg
  • Iron - 0.7 mg
  • Vitamin C - 5.5 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.1 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

In a small food processor process the anchovy fillets and garlic cloves until minced (this must be done firstly in the processor).

Step 2

Add in all remaining dressing ingredients; process for about 20 seconds or until smooth and combined (if you prefer a thinner dressing then add in a small amount of milk or half and half cream then process).

Step 3

Refrigerate the dressing for 3 or more hours before using.

Step 4

When ready to serve mix the prepared dressing with lettuce and croutons, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired, season with black pepper.

Tips


No special items needed.

8 Reviews

CeCe

Another Kittencal winner! I usually prefer oil based Caesar Dressings, but now this is my favorite.

5.0

review by:
(4 Nov 2018)

TwisSis

Made as written for the Pick Me Tag Game - I've loved Caesar salads for a lifetime & luckily have had my sister to make them for me. I always thought it was something I'd never be able to do until I saw your recipe & decided to try it on my own. I've never seen anchovies here in Iceland, so I had them brought to me from Switzerland by some recent visitors. The dressing is outstanding, the recipe is an easy fix & I cannot wait to make it for my sister. I just did a taste test w/a sml serving & love it. Then I took a pic so I'd be sure to get 1 B4 my dinner guests make it disappear. Thx for sharing this recipe w/us, Kitten. I guarantee it will have many encores. :-)

5.0

review by:
(30 Dec 2017)

Buttons01

Best.dressing.ever. I have made this salad for years, my hubbs and I love it.

5.0

review by:
(24 Mar 2015)

LouLouIzSpoiled

I used almost 1/2 tsp of anchovy paste instead of the fillets then followed your directions. This salad is so delicious I could eat it every day. We loved the dressing and I will make it often to have with our main courses. Delicious and then some!

5.0

review by:
(29 Sep 2013)

MyCookiesCrumble

This is the best Caesar salad I have ever had. I could just about drink the salad dressing on its own it is so yummy. It's an excellent idea to make it way ahead of time so it gets real cold and time for the ingredients to mix. I will keep this on hand to use all the time!

5.0

review by:
(30 Aug 2013)

AmandasPantry

Ohmygosh! This makes the best salad. The salad dressing is to die for, and don't be afraid of the anchovies, you don't even know they are there, but they are necessary for the flavor of the dressing. We love this and will use it all the time!

5.0

review by:
(6 Mar 2013)

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