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Classic Caesar Salad

Toss in some tuna.

FAD-Free Yellowfin Tuna Fillets in Olive Oil
This recipe uses Yellowfin Tuna Fillets in Olive Oil (But you can use your preferred Tonnino flavor.) Learn More
Classic Caesar Salad Recipe
  • Type: Dinner
  • Servings: 4
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients

Dressing:

  • 1 1/4 cup of freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 TB Dijon mustard
  • 4 TB olive oil 
  • 4 anchovy filets, finely chopped  
  • ½  lemon, juiced 
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 2 tsp of red wine vinegar 
  • Salt and pepper to taste

 

Salad:

  • 4 cups of romaine and kale chopped  
  • 2 jars of Toninno Yellow Fin Tuna in Olive Oil, drained   
  • Garnish with tons of fresh grated parmesan and favorite croutons

Directions

For Dressing

  • Blend all ingredients together, season with salt and pepper. If too thick add 1 tsp of water at a time until desired consistency and set aside  

 

For Salad 

  • In a large bowl place all ingredients and give a good toss
  • Drizzle with dressing, toss together and serve immediately
  • Garnish with additional fresh ground pepper and freshly grated parmesan

Recipe Notes

For an additional time saving hack, if you have a favorite Caesar dressing you would prefer to use go for it!

Storage Instructions

Dressing can be made a day or two ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator 

Tasting Notes

Creamy and Bright

Ingredient Notes

If possible using high quality parmesan Reggiano does make a huge difference with the taste