Sergio's Seasoning Recipe: Golden Steer Tableside Caesar

The Caesar was born to be made in front of people — and at the Golden Steer, that tradition runs deep. This version builds the dressing the old way: in the bowl, by hand, layer by layer, with Sergio’s Seasoning doing the work that salt and pepper used to do. The result is a dressing with real backbone — anchovy depth, mustard emulsion, bright lemon, and a savory complexity that bottled dressing simply can’t touch. Finished tableside with a generous crack of Pepper Mafia over cold, crisp romaine, it’s the kind of salad that earns its place alongside a great steak — or holds its own as the main event.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Ingredients

For the Caesar Dressing

• ½ bottle Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp minced anchovies
• 1 tsp fresh minced garlic
• Sergio’s Seasoning, to taste
• 1 egg yolk
• Juice of 1 lemon (2 good squeezes)
• Splash of red wine vinegar
• 2 dashes hot sauce
• 6 dashes Worcestershire sauce
• Oil, added gradually to emulsify
• ½ container grated Parmesan cheese

For the Salad

• 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
• Remaining Parmesan cheese, to finish
• Homemade or store-bought croutons
• Pepper Mafia Seasoning, to finish

Directions

1. Build the dressing base: In a large mixing bowl, add the Dijon mustard, minced anchovies, minced garlic, and Sergio’s Seasoning. Stir to combine.
2. Add the egg yolk: Separate the egg and add only the yolk to the bowl. Mix it into the base.
3. Add the acid: Squeeze in the lemon juice, then add a splash of red wine vinegar, the hot sauce, and the Worcestershire sauce. Whisk to combine.
4. Emulsify: Slowly drizzle in the oil while whisking continuously until the dressing comes together and coats the back of a spoon.
5. Add the Parmesan: Fold in half the Parmesan cheese and stir until incorporated.
6. Prep the romaine: Take a head of romaine, chop off the base end, and cut into pieces.
7. Dress the salad: Add the chopped romaine directly into the bowl with the dressing. Using two large spoons, toss until every leaf is completely coated.
8. Finish: Add the croutons and remaining Parmesan. Give a final toss.
9. Serve: Plate and finish with a generous sprinkle of Pepper Mafia Seasoning over the top.
10. Enjoy!