Caesar Salad

Amount

  Measure

  Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1

  large

  romaine lettuce

2

  tablespoons

  grated fresh Parmesan cheese

2

  cups

  bread cubes

2

  tablespoons

  unsalted butter

2

  cloves

  garlic -- minced

  Dressing

1

  whole

  egg -- at room temperature

1

  teaspoon

  fresh lemon juice

1/2

  teaspoon

  Dijon mustard

1/2

  teaspoon

  low sodium Worcestershire sauce

2

  teaspoons

  balsamic vinegar

2

  anchovy fillets -- rinsed and minced fine

1/4

  cup

  extra virgin olive oil

Heat butter in large skillet. Add bread and garlic and cook until bread cubes are toasted. Remove and set aside.

In a small saucepan heat water to boiling. Add egg and cook for one minute. Remove and plunge into cold water to stop cooking.

In a food processor add egg, lemon juice, Dijon, Worcestershire, vinegar, and anchovies. Mix until well combined.

Slowly add olive oil and mix until dressing is completely combined.

In a large bowl tear up lettuce leaves and toss with enough dressing to coat evenly.

Add croutons and cheese to salad and toss to combine.

Notes: Cooking the egg briefly makes it safer to eat. Raw eggs can be dangerous to some people.

Makes 6 servings.

Per Serving: 197 Calories; 15g Fat (67.0% calories from fat); 6g Protein; 11g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 48mg Cholesterol; 196mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain (Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 3 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

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