Pacific-Rim Caesar Salad

12 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon minced lemongrass*
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce (nam pla)**
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce**
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1large head of romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (about 15 cups loosely packed)
  • 1 cup (packed) grated Parmesan cheese (about 3 ounces)

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat heavy small skillet over medium-low heat.
  2. 2
    Add sesame seeds and stir until toasted and golden, about 3 minutes.
  3. 3
    Set aside.
  4. 4
    Combine lime juice and next 7 ingredients in processor; process until well blended.
  5. 5
    With processor running, add vegetable oil in slow stream; process until slightly thickened.
  6. 6
    Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  7. 7
    Place lettuce in large bowl.
  8. 8
    Add dressing and 3/4 cup Parmesan; toss to combine.
  9. 9
    Divide salad among 6 plates; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and toasted sesame seeds.
  10. 10
    Available at Asian markets and in the produce section of some supermarkets.
  11. 11
    ** Fish sauce and chili-garlic sauce are available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets.

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