CAESAR SALAD
Dressing
- 1 clove garlic, smashed with
a pinch of salt and a little olive oil
- 4 anchovy fillets
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 T Dijon mustard
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 2 T water
- ½ C extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ C freshly grated Parmesan
Garnish
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Shaved Parmesan Cheese
- Croutons (homemade or store
bought)
Directions
Make the dressing:
Smear the garlic paste over the inside of the salad bowl.
Put the anchovies, egg
yolks, mustard, lemon juice, and water into a blender and process for 30
seconds until the mixture is smooth. With the blender
running, pour the olive oil in slowly for the dressing to emulsify.
Stir in the grated Parmesan,
a pinch of salt and a couple of grinds of black pepper; set aside. (Refrigerate
the dressing if you will not be using it right away.)
Assemble the salad:
Tear the lettuce into a large bowl. Add enough dressing to
coat the salad to your liking. Add shaved Parmesan, croutons and black pepper to taste. Toss gently.
Serve immediately.
