Moms Caesar Salad Food

THE BEST CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• For the croutons: Put the olive oil and butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. When the butter is completely melted add the garlic and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Carefully swirl the pan to combine. Set aside for 10 minutes to allow the garlic to infuse the oil mixture.
• Put the bread pieces on a baking sheet. Evenly pour the garlic mixture over the bread and toss to coat. Spread the bread in a single layer and bake until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir the bread halfway through cooking to ensure even browning. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with black pepper and Parmesan. Set aside to cool.
• For the salad: Soak the anchovies in a small bowl of water for 5 minutes. Rinse with cold water, drain and pat dry. Finely chop the anchovies and garlic, then use the side of your knife to mash them to a paste.
• Add the anchovy paste, egg yolk, Dijon mustard and lemon juice to a large bowl and whisk to combine. While whisking, slowly drizzle in the olive oil in a steady stream until emulsified. Stir in 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan. If needed, add water, 1 teaspoon at a time to thin the dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Add the lettuce and croutons to a large bowl and gently toss with the dressing until coated. Top with grated Parmesan and serve immediately.

MOM'S CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Lightly beat Egg Yolks with Salt.
• Add reamining dressing ingredients and shake well in a tightly closed container.
• Let sit in the fridge for at least an hour for flavors to mingle.
• Toss into ripped Romaine (Romaine to be washed and well dried) and until all lettuce id lightly coated.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan, Gruyere and Croutons.
• Light toss and serve!

MOM'S CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together first 5 ingredients (garlic - hot sauce).
• Add olive oil, continuing to whisk, incorporating gradually.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Lightly toss dressing with one head torn romaine lettuce.
• Sprinkle with grated parmesan.

MOM'S CAESAR SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Make paste of:.
• 3/4 t. lemon pepper.
• 2 t. salt.
• 2 cloves garlic - crushed.
• 2 eggs.
• Gently whisk into:.
• 4 T. oil.
• 2 T. vinegar.

PERFECT CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Spread the bread out on a baking tray and bake for about 12 mins until golden and crisp, then leave to cool.
• Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine the 10 anchovy fillets with the vinegar, mustard and garlic, and purée until smooth. Add the egg and pulse until just incorporated. With the machine on, gradually drizzle in the vegetable oil until it emulsifies to create a creamy dressing. Scrape the dressing into a bowl and stir in the cheese. Season, cover with cling film and put in the fridge until well chilled and thickened, at least 30 mins.
• In a very large bowl, toss the chilled lettuce leaves with half the dressing, gently rubbing the dressing onto the leaves with your hands. (Save the remaining dressing for another salad or to serve with grilled chicken.) Divide the dressed lettuce between chilled bowls and scatter the croutons on top. Garnish with anchovy fillets and serve right away, passing round the extra cheese at the table.