Caesar Salad

10 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic, smashed with a pinch of salt and a little olive oil
  • 4 anchovy fillets
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus extra for garnish
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 heads romaine lettuce

Directions

  1. 1
    Make the dressing: Smear the garlic paste over the inside of the salad bowl.
  2. 2
    Put the anchovies, egg yolks, mustard, lemon juice, and water into a blender and process for 30 seconds until the mixture is smooth.
  3. 3
    With the blender running, pour the olive oil in slowly for the dressing to emulsify.
  4. 4
    Stir in the Parmesan, a pinch of salt and a couple of grinds of black pepper; set aside.
  5. 5
    (Refrigerate the dressing if you will not be using it right away.)
  6. 6
    Assemble the salad: Tear the lettuce into a large bowl.
  7. 7
    Add enough dressing to coat the salad to your liking.
  8. 8
    Add some extra Parmesan and toss the salad well.
  9. 9
    Serve immediately.

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