Classic Caesar Salad

Crisp romaine, pepper-and-butter croutons, and grated Parmesan are tossed with traditional Caesar dressing.

Serving size: 6
Calories per serving: 474

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 loaf rustic Italian bread (8 to 10 ounces), crusts removed, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
2 teaspoons salt
0.25 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves
4 anchovy fillets
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
0.5 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 large egg yolk
0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil
20 ounces romaine lettuce, outer leaves discarded, inner leaves washed and dried
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese or Romano cheese, or 2 1/2 ounces shaved with a vegetables peeler

Directions:
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Combine the butter and olive oil in a large bowl. Add the cubes of bread, and toss until coated. Sprinkle with salt, cayenne pepper, and black pepper; toss until evenly coated. Spread the bread in a single layer on a 12-by-17-inch baking sheet. Bake until croutons are golden, about 10 minutes. Set aside.

Place the garlic, anchovy fillets, and salt in a wooden salad bowl. Using two dinner forks, mash the garlic and anchovies into a paste. Using one fork, whisk in the pepper, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and egg yolk. Whisk in the olive oil.

Chop the romaine leaves into 1- to 1 1/2-inch pieces. Add the croutons, romaine, and cheese to the bowl, and toss well. If you wish, grate extra cheese over the top. Serve immediately.

Source: marthastewart.com


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