CEASAR SALAD WITH ROASTED CAPERS

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Just perfect for something out of the ordinary but still familiar. The capers replace the croutons for a more contemporary version. Serve as a side salad or make it more of a meal by topping with some cooked chicken strips & crusty bread and you've got yourself a divine meal! From the Chicago Tribune Good Eating Section, May 19, 2010

Provided by Chicagoland Chef du

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 43m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup large capers, drained, rinsed
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup olive oil
1 large egg
3 garlic cloves
1/4 cup lemon juice, fresh
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup asiago cheese, grated, divided
2 heads romaine lettuce, trimmed and torn into bite-size pieces

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°.
  • Place the capers and 1 teaspoon oil in a small heavy roasting pan.
  • Roast turning a few times, until crispy, about 18-20 minutes. *WATCH carefully towards the end. Remove from the pan, cool and reserve.
  • Meanwhile, immerse the egg in a small saucepan of boiling water. Remove the pan from the heat; allow to sit for 10 minutes. Remove the egg from the water; allow to cool about 10 minutes.
  • Mince the garlic in a food processor. Add the lemon juice, anchovy paste, pepper; process to combine.
  • Spoon in the egg; pulse until combined. Add 1/2 C oil until emulsified. Pulse in 1/4 C cheese. Taste for seasoning.
  • In a large bowl, combine the lettuce and capers with the dressing & toss to combine. Add the remaining 1/4 C cheese; toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222, Fat 20.4, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 32.1, Sodium 248.1, Carbohydrate 8.5, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 2.8, Protein 4.3

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