Allen's Caesar Salad

Ingredients

• 1 head crisp romaine lettuce, washed, dried, torn
• 1 large clove garlic, crushed
• 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) balsamic vinegar (or less)
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) anchovy essence OR 1 tsp (5 ml) anchovy paste
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce (or more)
• 1/2 to 1 lemon, juice of
• 1 stalk celery, sliced (2 if small)
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) parmesan cheese, grated
• salt and pepper