Copycat Recipe

Costco Caesar Salad

Everything you need to recreate the food court classic.
Tap items to check off · look for the ★ BEST pick at each store.

Trader Joe's
Target
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Romaine Hearts
3-pack · Chop into bite-sized pieces
Trader Joe's
TJ's Romaine Hearts
Romaine Hearts
3-count bag, organic available
Target
Good & Gather Romaine
Good & Gather Romaine Hearts
3ct / 22oz package
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Shaved Parmesan
Be generous — Costco doesn't hold back
Trader Joe's
TJ's Shaved Parmesan
Shaved Parmesan Romano & Asiago
Pre-shaved tub, great flavor blend
Target
Good & Gather Parmesan
Good & Gather Shredded Parmesan
5oz or 6oz bag
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Real Bacon Bits
MUST be real bacon — skip Bac-Os!
Trader Joe's
TJ's Bacon
Uncured Bacon (cook & crumble)
More work but fresher taste
Target
Hormel Real Bacon Bits
Hormel Real Bacon Bits
3oz jar · Ready to use, closest to Costco
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Creamy Caesar Dressing
Thick & garlicky — avoid vinaigrette-style
Trader Joe's
TJ's Caesar Dressing
Romano Caesar Dressing
Refrigerated section · Closest to Costco's
Target
Ken's Caesar Dressing
Ken's Steakhouse Creamy Caesar
16oz bottle · Shelf-stable, solid backup
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Seasoned Croutons
Garlic & butter flavor · Add last to keep crunchy
Trader Joe's
TJ's Croutons
Cheese & Garlic Croutons
Great flavor, slightly smaller cut
Target
Good & Gather Croutons
Good & Gather Garlic Butter Croutons
4.5oz bag, organic option available

Pro Tips

💡 The Costco dressing is thick and garlicky — TJ's Romano Caesar is your closest match.
💡 Be generous with the parm. Costco doesn't hold back, and neither should you.
💡 Toss everything in a big bowl with dressing first, then top with croutons so they stay crunchy.
💡 One-stop shop? Trader Joe's gets you closest in quality. Target wins for the bacon bits.