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Cucumber Caesar Salad

A refreshing twist on classic Caesar salad made with crisp cucumbers and creamy homemade dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 3 English cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.5 cup croutons optional
Dressing
  • 1 egg yolk room temperature
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp anchovy paste
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 0.5 cup olive oil
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Slice cucumbers thinly and pat dry.
  2. Whisk egg yolk, garlic, mustard, and anchovy paste.
  3. Slowly drizzle olive oil while whisking until thickened.
  4. Stir in lemon juice, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
  5. Toss cucumbers with dressing.
  6. Top with Parmesan and croutons before serving.

Notes

Serve immediately for best texture. Dressing can be refrigerated up to 2 days.