The ultimate caesar salad

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 cups 1/2 inch cubes of day old Italian bread
2 tablespoons Olive oil
1 To 2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 Romaine lettuce, washed, dried and torn
⅓ cup Olive oil
2 Hard cooked eggs, chopped
2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Anchovy paste or 1/4 tsp salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
½ cup Coarsely grated parmesan cheese

Directions

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Toast bread cubes in oven until crisp. In bowl, combine toasted bread cubes and oil, tossing well to coat. Spread back onto tray and bake another 3-5 minutes at 350 F until golden in color. Cut garlic in half, using one half to rub the inside of the salad bowl. Place torn lettuce in bowl, cover and chill until ready to use. DRESSING: Slice remaining garlic clove. In food processor or blender, combine garlic, oil, eggs, lemon juice, salt, pepper and worchestershire sauce. Process until smooth. Just before serving, add dressing, croutons, and cheese. Toss to coat completely and serve in chilled bowls. Pass extra black pepper and cheese.

Origin: Homemaker's May/95. Shared by: Sharon Stevens, July/95.

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