BLUE CHEESE CAESAR SALAD

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For a cremier version, prepare the dressing in a blender or food processor using all the blue cheese and blending until smooth. If you want you can also add a sprinkling of bacon bits.

Provided by TishT

Categories     Cheese

Time 2h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 head romaine lettuce, rinsed,dried,broken into bite size pieces
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 (2 ounce) can anchovy fillets, drained,chopped
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup olive oil
1 1/2 cups croutons (I prefer Pumpernickel Croutons-posted separately)
freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Whisk garlic, anchovies, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, and half the blue cheese in a medium bowl until blended.
  • Continue whisking while adding oil in thin stream until thickened.
  • Cover and chill for several hours if desired; reblend if necessary.
  • Toss crisp letuec in very large salad bowl with dressing until thoroughly coated.
  • Add croutons and remaining blue cheese and toss again.
  • Serve with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.6, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 19.4, Sodium 628, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 1.6, Protein 8.2

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