Canadian Caesar Salad Recipe

2 cloves garlic

coarsely chopped

or more to taste

¼ teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon drained capers

2 teaspoons anchovy paste

½ cup olive oil

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar

½ teaspoon prepared hot mustard (such as Keen's®)

4 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)

or to taste

2 egg yolks

½ lemon

juiced

1 head romaine lettuce

torn into bite-size pieces

¼ cup real bacon bits

or to taste

1 (5 ounce) package croutons

or as needed

4 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

or to taste