Caesar salad is considered by many to be an all-time favourite. In fact, whenever it was a menu option while dining out as kids, my brother would order two! (Nothing keeps the wait staff on their toes quite like that request.) Minus the croutons, this classic salad is the perfect go-to starter.
Caesar Salad Dressing
Recipe type: Condiments/Dressings
Cuisine: Italian
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Serves: 2-3 servings
Ingredients
- 2-4 cloves garlic, depending on taste
- ¼ tsp dry mustard
- 2 anchovies, minced
- 3 capers, or to taste
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 egg yolk, uncooked
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 romaine lettuce head, rinsed, patted dry
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a medium-sized mason jar, mash garlic cloves. Add mustard, anchovies, and capers. Mix together well.
- Drizzle olive oil down the side of the jar, turning it continuously.
- Add egg yolk and lemon juice. Mix well, and let sit until serving time.
- Wash and dry the lettuce and place in plastic bag with paper towel until serving time.
- Tear lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in wooden salad bowl. Pour with desired amount of dressing. Toss lightly until all leaves are coated.
- Add the pepper and Parmesan and toss again.