ULTIMATE CAESAR SALAD

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Provided by Ayesha Curry

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Juice of 1 large lemon
2 anchovy fillets
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
4 cups cubed day-old plain focaccia
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 heads romaine hearts, trimmed and torn into bite-sized pieces
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus 1 (2-ounce) chunk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For the dressing: Combine the lemon juice, anchovies, mustard, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a generous grind of black pepper in a mini-food processor and process until smooth. With the machine running, add the olive oil in a slow, steady stream to make a smooth, slightly thick dressing.
  • For the croutons: Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is golden and begins to soften, 5 to 6 minutes. Let cool, then remove and discard garlic.
  • Put the focaccia in a large bowl and drizzle with the garlic oil. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of black pepper and toss well to coat all of the cubes in oil. Spread on a baking sheet and toast, tossing halfway through, until the croutons are lightly golden and crisp, about 12 minutes. Let cool.
  • To assemble: When ready to serve, put the romaine in a large serving bowl and sprinkle with the grated Parmigiano-Reggiano. Add the croutons, drizzle with the dressing and toss well. Season with salt and pepper, if necessary. Use a vegetable peeler to shave shards of Parmigiano-Reggiano over the salad, toss gently again, and serve immediately.

Zayyan Mehar
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This is the perfect summer salad. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Liam Edwards
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few ingredients, but it's so delicious.


Top secret 69
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


MAHERAB HOSSEN
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I'm not a huge fan of Caesar salad, but this one is really good. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the croutons are nice and crispy.


Khalida Bano
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This is the best Caesar salad I've ever had. The dressing is amazing and the croutons are so crispy.


704 Fishing Chris Davis
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I love the creamy dressing on this salad. It's so flavorful and it coats the lettuce perfectly.


Jasmine Manandhar
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This is my go-to Caesar salad recipe. It's easy to make and it's always delicious.


Felicity Marriott
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's so versatile, and you can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Binor I·à∞·ãç
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This is the perfect summer salad. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Chloe Neale
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few ingredients, but it's so delicious.


Royness Putuka
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Rehman Khaleel
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I'm not a huge fan of Caesar salad, but this one is really good. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the croutons are nice and crispy.


Cockney 555
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This is the best Caesar salad I've ever had. The dressing is perfect and the croutons are so crunchy.


Deon Gant
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful.


George Laweh
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This salad is amazing! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.