Ingredients: Gather romaine lettuce, croutons, Parmesan cheese, and ingredients for Caesar dressing like mayonnaise, anchovy paste, garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and olive oil.
Preparation: Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces, grate or shave Parmesan cheese, and prepare homemade or store-bought croutons.
Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, anchovy paste, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and olive oil until smooth and well combined.
Assemble Salad: Toss the chopped romaine lettuce with the Caesar dressing until evenly coated.
Add Toppings: Sprinkle freshly grated or shaved Parmesan cheese over the salad and add croutons for extra crunch.
Serve: Plate the Caesar salad and serve as a classic and flavorful starter or side dish.