Lunch: Caesar Salad with Sourdough Croutons
Recipe by Lora Zarubin To make the sourdough croutons, toss 3 1/2 cups 1-inch cubes crustless sourdough bread with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Spread the bread cubes on a heavy-duty rimmed baking sheet and bake at 400 °F for 20 to 25 minutes.
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Ingredients
4 anchovy fillets, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
11/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 large hearts of romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (about 12 cups)
1 1/2 cups sourdough croutons
Chopped fresh Italian parsley
Instructions
Whisk first 6 ingredients in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil, then 1/2 cup cheese.
Toss lettuce, croutons, 1/4 cup cheese, and dressing in bowl. Sprinkle with parsley and season to taste with pepper.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 6
Amount Per Serving | ||
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Calories 0 | ||
Fat 0 | ||
Carbohydrate 0 | ||
Protein 0 |