Outrageous Caesar Salad

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I've gleaned the best qualities of Caesar salad recipes from various restaurants. Then I put them all together to create MY ultimate version!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Outrageous Caesar Salad

Ingredients

2 cloves garlic

crushed

6 tablespoons safflower oil

¾ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon mustard powder

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 (2 ounce) can anchovy filets

1 egg

1 French baguette

cut into 1/2 inch pieces

4 tablespoons melted butter

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

1 large head romaine lettuce - rinsed

dried

and torn into bite-size pieces

½ cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).

Step 2

Prepare the dressing in a glass jar by combining the garlic oil salt mustard pepper Worcestershire sauce cayenne and lemon juice. Rinse anchovy filets under warm water pat dry on paper towels and roughly chop them. Place anchovy in jar with other ingredients. Cover with tight fitting lid and shake to mix.

Step 3

To coddle the egg bring 2 inches of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Carefully lower egg into water; remove from heat and let stand for 1 minute. Remove and set aside to cool. Crack open the egg and with a spoon scrape out all yolk (even the runny white). Use a wire whisk and whip in a small bowl until very frothy. Pour egg to the rest of the dressing and mix well.

Step 4

Prepare the croutons by combining the bread cubes melted butter Italian seasoning Worcestershire sauce and 1 tablespoon grated cheese. Toss well to coat bread then place in a single layer on a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan and bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 5

Prepare salad in a large bowl by combining the romaine 1/2 cup grated cheese dressing and croutons to taste. Toss well to coat and serve.

Nutritional Information

Outrageous Caesar Salad

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 735.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 24.9g 50%

Carbohydrates: 69.9g 23%

Dietary Fiber: 5g 20%

Sugars: 4.8g

Fat: 40.7g 63%

Saturated Fat: 12.2g 61%

Cholesterol: 98.4mg 33%

Vitamin A Iu: 5905.9IU 118%

Niacin Equivalents: 12.6mg 97%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 16%

Vitamin C: 27mg 45%

Folate: 303.9mcg 76%

Calcium: 283.4mg 28%

Iron: 6.3mg 35%

Magnesium: 62.8mg 22%

Potassium: 520.9mg 15%

Sodium: 1951.2mg 78%

Thiamin: 0.7mg 71%

Calories From Fat: 366

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.