TRUE ORIGINAL CAESAR SALAD

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This, I am told, is the original Caesar salad by Chef Alex-Caesar Cardini - Caesars have sure changed a lot

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 leaves romaine lettuce, washed and refrigerate to crisp
6 slices French bread, 1/2 inch thick
1/4 cup virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, crushed
6 anchovy fillets
1 egg
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Put bread on an ungreased baking sheet, bake until crisp, 30 minutes.
  • Baste bread with 1 1/2 tbsp of olive oil.
  • return to oven to brown 15 minutes.
  • Crush together the garlic and anchovy filets,gradually add 1 tbsp of oil.
  • Spread this mixture on the toasted bread& cut into cubes, set aside.
  • Cover the egg in boiling water and cook for 1 minute only.
  • Tear the lettuces leaves into a salad bowl,worcestershire sauce and any remaining oil In the last minute toss in the bread crumbs and the parmesan cheese.
  • Toss and serve- do not let the croutons get soggy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 896.1, Fat 40.1, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 127, Sodium 1867.2, Carbohydrate 104, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 1.6, Protein 29

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