Classic Caesar Salad with a Gourmet Twist

Ingredients

- 1 large head Romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup croutons
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- 2 egg yolks, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Lemon wedge, for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the Base:
- Place the torn Romaine lettuce in a large salad bowl and set aside.

2. Create the Dressing:
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine minced garlic and anchovy paste. Stir well to form a smooth paste.
- Add egg yolks, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard to the garlic-anchovy mixture. Whisk until the mixture is well combined and smooth.

3. Emulsify the Dressing:
- Gradually add olive oil to the dressing mixture while whisking continuously. This should be done slowly to create a thick and creamy emulsion.
- Season the dressing with salt and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.

4. Toss the Salad:
- Pour the dressing over the Romaine lettuce. Gently toss until all pieces are evenly coated.

5. Add Crunch and Cheese:
- Add croutons and most of the Parmesan cheese to the salad. Toss gently to distribute.

6. Plate and Garnish:
- Divide the salad evenly among serving plates.
- Top each serving with a sprinkle of the remaining Parmesan cheese and a wedge of lemon for garnish.

7. Serve:
- Serve immediately to enjoy the full freshness and crispness of the salad.

Preparation Time

PT10M
10 minutes

Cooking Time

PT5M
5 minutes

Total Time

PT15M
15 minutes

Type of Dish

Lunch

Keywords

Caesar Salad, Gourmet Caesar, Homemade Dressing, Anchovy Paste, Classic Salad, Lunch Recipe, Parmesan Cheese, Crisp Romaine, Olive Oil Dressing, Gourmet Lunch

Recipe Yield

Serves 4 adults

Calories

800 calories (200 calories per serving)

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