ROMAINE HEARTS WITH A LEMONY CAESAR DRESSING

Romaine Hearts with a Lemony Caesar Dressing image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 whole egg
2 anchovies
1 garlic clove
1 lemon, zested and juiced
2 egg yolks
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons water
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Romano
2 romaine hearts, chopped
1/2 bunch watercress, trimmed and torn into pieces

Steps:

Cook the egg in a pan of simmering water for 10 minutes. Cool under cold running water and peel.
Meanwhile, combine the anchovies, garlic, lemon juice and zest, and egg yolks in the bowl of a food processor and process to blend. Add the water and blend again. Then, with the motor running, gradually pour in the oil through the feed tube and process to emulsify. Scrape out into a salad bowl. Stir in the cheese and season with salt and pepper. Add the greens and toss to coat. Taste, for seasoning, and grate the egg over the top.