The Perfect Ceaser Salad

     recipe from joythebaker.com

     from Martha Stewart

If you don't like the idea of using egg yolks for this dressing, feel free to substitute one tablespoon of mayonnaise. Don't skip out on the anchovies as much as you think you might dislike them. They add so much flavor and depth, you'll miss if you leave them out. I skipped the fresh croutons, mostly because I didn't have any bread on hand. I've included the crouton portion of your recipe for your tummy. Enjoy!

  • 6 slices (1-inch) ciabatta or another crusty white bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced
  • Coarse salt (to taste)
  • 2 cloves garlic, halved
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 4 to 5 anchovies
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 heads romaine lettuce, washed and dried thoroughly and torn into 2-inch pieces
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (to taste)
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium-size bowl, toss bread cubes with remaining crouton ingredients. On a parchment-lined baking sheet, toast croutons until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. In a large wooden bowl, using a wooden spoon, mash halved garlic cloves to a fine paste. Stir in egg yolks and Dijon mustard. Add anchovies, and grind to a paste. Add lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Slowly stir in olive oil until dressing is creamy
  3. Add lettuce to bowl, and toss to coat leaves thoroughly with dressing and grated Parmesan. Sprinkle croutons over salad, and serve topped with Parmesan shavings.