Caesar salad with garlicky croutons
(from kjones28’s recipe box)
Source: Coastal Magazine
Serves 4 peopleIngredients
- CROUTONS
- 1/2 c. olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, smashed
- 3 cups cubed baguette
- 1 oz. parmesan cheese, grated (1/4 cup)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- SALAD
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup large capers, rinsed, drained, and patted dry
- 2 1/2 TBSP red wine vinegar
- 2 1/4 TBSP fresh lemon juice from one lemon
- 2 TBSP water
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 kosher salt
- 6 anchovy fillets
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 cup puree olive oil
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 oz. park/regianno grated 1/2 approx
- 2 romaine lettuce hearts
- 2 oz shaved part/reggiano cheese
Directions
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Oven 400 degrees
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Heat olive oil and garlic cloves in a small saucepan over medium high. Cook until garlic begins to sizzle 4-5 min. Remove and discard garlic
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Place cubed baguette in a medium bowl, drizzle with garlic infused oil. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with warm, salt and Perrier. Toss to coat. Arrange in a single layer on a rimed baking sheet. Bake until toasted 8-10 minutes.
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Heat vegetable oil in a heavy saucepan over medium-high to 375 degrees. Fry capers in 2 batches until golden 30 seconds.Slotte spoon, transfer to paper towels
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Combine vinegar, lemon juice, water, mustard, salt, anchovy fillets, garlic and egg yolk in a blender. Process until smooth. With blender running slowly add olive oil until thickened. Transfer dressing to a bowl, stir in pepper and 1/4 cup of the grated cheese.
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Combine romaine hearts ( the whole leaf do not break), croutons, and remaining 1/4 cup grated cheese in a large bowl, drizzle with 3/4 cup of the dressing and toss. Divide lettuce mixture among 4 plates and sprinkle with caper and shade cheese. Serve with remaining dressing on the side.