| Status Approved |
| Name |  Cesar Salad |
| Category | Salads & Dressings |
| Serves/Yields | 4-6 servings |
| Source | Kate's own |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Prep. Time | 20 minutes+ sitting time |
| Cook Time | 0 |
| Introduction |
| Cesar salad is one of my favorites. Add some grilled chicken for a main dish salad. |
| Ingredients |
| 1/2 cup extra_virgin_olive_oil
Juice of 2 large lemons
2 tsp Worcestershire_Sauce
3 large garlic_cloves , peeled and split
1 can anchovy_fillets with oil
1 large egg (very fresh)
1/2 cup fresh shredded parmesan cheese
Freshly ground black pepper
Cherry_tomatoes (optional)
Romaine_lettuce leaves, washed and dried well (about 1 1/2 medium sized heads)
Your favorite croutons, cheese and garlic are great in this salad.
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| Directions |
| Step: 1 | 12-24 hours before you plan on making the salad: Combine extra_virgin_olive_oil,anchovy oil and garlic in a glass jar. Shake well to combine. Do not refrigerate. Reserve anchovy filets and refrigerate. |
| Step: 2 | To assemble the dressing: Remove garlic cloves from the oil mixture. Mash anchovy filets in a bowl.Juice the lemons and add the juice to the anchovy's.Add egg to the anchovy mixture and beat well.Combine anchovy mixture with the oil, add several grinds black pepper and mix well.
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| Step: 3 | Just before serving, in a large salad bowl combine romaine, parmesan cheese and croutons.Add dressing and toss to mix well. |
| Menu suggestion |
| Asparagus Frittata
Cesar Salad
Crusty Italian rolls
Tiramisu |
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