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Submitted by Terri F.
"Nothing beats the original, and this is it. It takes a while to prepare, but it's sooooo worth it! Add cooked chicken breast, shrimp, or beef to make a full meal. Don't forget to pass extra anchovies!"
photo by Probably This 
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 14
- Serves:
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6
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ingredients
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For croutons
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, halved
- 3 cups 1/2 inch cubes French bread or 3 cups Italian bread
- salt and pepper
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For salad
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice (fresh is best)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 anchovy fillets, rinsed and patted dry
- 1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 large eggs, boiled gently for 2 minutes
- 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 2 heads romaine lettuce, torn into bite size pieces
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directions
- In small sauce pan, heat butter, olive oil, and garlic from top of recipe.
- When butter is melted, remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Remove garlic, toss bread cubes with butter mixture.
- Spread on baking sheet and bake at 350 F shaking pan once or twice, until croutons are golden brown (about 10 minutes).
- Set aside.
- In large wooden salad bowl, run garlic clove around the inside of the bowl.
- Mash together the 4 cloves of garlic and the 1/2 tsp salt until they form a paste.
- Whisk in lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Mash anchovy fillets in small bowl until they form a paste.
- Add anchovy paste to garlic mixture and whisk well.
- Add 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil in a slow steady stream, whisking constantly.
- Add coddled eggs and whisk until blended.
- Add romaine pieces and croutons, and toss until coated with dressing.
- Sprinkle on Parmesan cheese and toss lightly.
- Serve immediately.
Questions & Replies
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If making for one person, how long can the unused portion be refrigerated
paulettesimpson9
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Can I make the dressing a few hours before making and serving the salad?
Lorraine K.
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Reviews
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My wife (and I) LOVES this recipe. She tells me this is the BEST ceasar salad she's ever had, and makes sure I make it every few weeks. It is a bit garlicky, however, but it suits us just fine. I added a little more fresh lemon juice. If you're an anchovie lover, make sure you save a few filets to garnish the salad. Much tahnks to Terri F. for posting this one!
Terry Carter
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I am now spoiled. Any other caesar salad I ever have will only pale in comparison to this one. Thanks for the recipe.
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This was wonderful. Very garlicy just like I like it. I was a little scared of using the eggs so I only used one egg. I will be brave enough to use two eggs the next time. I used the blender to blend all of the dressing ingredients. I added a little cajun spice to the croutons and I also added blackened chicken strips to the salad. My kids and husband gave this salad a "thumbs up". It's very rare that I make something that pleases the entire family. Thanks for sharing your recipe!
beckas
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This was absolutely divine! The only changes I made were to add a little dried basil to the crouton goo before tossing the bread (goo is a technical term, of course), and I substituted a few tablespoons of mayo for the egg since I was preparing this on the road and wasn't keen on trying to hold undercooked egg in questionable refrigeration. I did also double the amount of anchovy and worcestershire, but that's just because I wanted to use both things up and prefer a stronger flavor.The dressing clung to the greens beautifully and the flavor was really and truly scrumptious. It's recipes like this that make eating one's greens so much less of a chore. ;)
Avarah
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Don't be put off by the anchovies or egg. This dressing is amazing and you'll never buy jar dressing again. I use raw eggs which I'm sure there's some concerns about but that's the way my mother always made it. I also like to put it all in my Nutribullet which is fast, easy and makes for a creamier dressing. Add fresh ground pepper on the salad to taste.
Rebecca M.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Terri F.
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