Caesar Salad

Ingredients

Croutons

• see Garlic Parmesan Croutons

Dressing

• 3 (45 ml) tbsp oil

• 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

• 2 Tbsp mayonnaise 

• 1/2 anchovy fillet, minced

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• Coarse salt and ground pepper

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 

Salad

• Bacon pieces

• 1 small head romaine lettuce, cored, outer leaves discarded, and heart cut into 1 1/2-inch 【𝟯,𝟴 𝗰𝗺】pieces

• 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan

Directions

Bacon Bits

• 3 slices of bacon

• Warm oven to 350º

• Heat for 15-20 min

Croutons

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 

2. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss bread with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper.

3. Bake until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. 

Dressing

1. Let croutons cool completely.

2. On a cutting board, combine garlic, anchovies, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. 

3. Using a large knife, drag the blade at an angle across mixture until a paste forms. 

4. Transfer to a large bowl and whisk in egg yolk, mustard, and lemon juice. 

5. Gradually whisk in 3 tablespoons oil. 

6. Season with pepper. 

7. Just before serving, add croutons and lettuce to dressing and toss; top with Parmesan.