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Classic and Sensational Caesar Salad

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Gilly's Classic Caesar Salad with Anchovies*
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill 45 minutes 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 2 people
Calories 230 kcal

Equipment

  • Salad bowl & Tongs
  • small mixing bowl
  • Sharp knife
  • Garlic Press
  • Lemon Squeezer
  • Grating Plane
  • Measuring Cups

Ingredients
  

Croutons:

  • 1-2 slices day-old sourdough bread (I like La Brea Bakery brand)
  • 1 drizzle olive oil high quality, extra virgin

Dressing:

  • 2 cloves garlic smashed or pressed
  • 1 egg yolk fresh, high-quality large egg
  • 1/4 cup good olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 lemon juice
  • ¼ - ½ cup parmesan cheese - grated very fine high quality
  • 3 strips anchovies - chopped very fine (if desired)

Salad:

  • 1 head romaine lettuce (trim tops and tails) torn, cut or whole
  • 2 tbsp shaved parmesan slices - to taste
  • 1 tsp fresh cracked pepper - to taste
  • 6 strips Anchovies if desired - placed onto lettuce

Instructions
 

Croutons:

  • Day-Old Sourdough Bread, torn or cut into ½ inch pieces, place onto a cooking sheet, drizzle with olive oil.
  • Place in a 375-degree oven until golden brown - approx. 10-15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile…

Dressing:

  • Combine, olive oil, pressed garlic, egg yolk, dijon, Worcestershire, lemon juice and grated parmesan.
  • Mix well. Refrigerate for 45 minutes.

Salad:

  • Romain Lettuce pieces, crutons, shaved parmesan, fresh cracked pepper and anchovie (if desired)
  • Chill for 45 minutes

Serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    This recipe makes enough dressing for one more salad for 2. If serving 4 people, add another head of lettuce and extra croutons.
    This recipe stays pretty loyal to the Original Mexican Caesar, which ironically may not have included anchovies at all. I love anchovies, so my recipe includes them on the salad but not in the dressing, in case your guest does not like it.
    PURCHASE NOTE: These are a few of my favorite things.
    -This California olive oil was the highest-rated overall by America's Test Kitchen, and it's not expensive.
    -These Agostino anchovies were rated the best by Serious Eats. It is also helpful that they come in a jar because you can reuse them after opening. And they are not expensive.
    Enjoy!
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 230kcal
    Keyword crispy, easy, fast, healthy, light
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