RED LEAF CAESAR SALAD WITH GRILLED PARMESAN CROUTONS

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Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     Salad     Cheese     Fish     Side     Quick & Easy     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Lettuce     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

For the dressing, puree in blender until anchovies are finely chopped:
3 anchovy fillets
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 large garlic clove, pressed
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup olive oil
Fresh lemon juice to taste
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • For the croutons, prepare grill (medium-high heat). Rub with garlic clove and brush with olive oil:
  • 6 3/4-inch-thick slices country bread
  • Grill bread 1 minute, turn over, then sprinkle with:
  • 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Cover and grill until cheese melts, about 1 minute longer.
  • In large bowl, toss:
  • 12 ounces red leaf lettuce
  • Dressing
  • Salt and pepper
  • Divide salad and croutons among plates. Before serving, top salad with:
  • 1 1/2 ounces shaved Parmesan cheese

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