Ingredients
2 c. diced or torn bread
2 tbsp. olive oil
Kosher salt
3 oil-packed anchovy fillets, drained and minced (optional)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 large egg yolks
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 c. olive oil
2 large heads romaine lettuce, torn into large pieces
1/4 c. shaved Parmesan
Freshly cracked black pepper
Preparation
Step 1Preheat oven to 375°. Toss bread with oil and spread in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake until golden and crisp, 10 to 12 minutes.Step 2Make dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together anchovies, garlic, egg yolks, and lemon juice. Slowly begin adding the olive oil, whisking constantly, until all olive oil is incorporated. Step 3Assemble salad: In a large bowl, toss lettuce with dressing until coated. Add croutons and shaved parmesan and toss until just combined. Season with black pepper and serve.
Before we get into the recipe let’s talk a bit about this iconic salad’s history. Though we often times associate Caesar salad with the Roman emperor, it was actually created by an Italian restaurateur named Caesar Cardini while living in Mexico.Like chocolate chip cookies or nachos, the Caesar salad was created out of desperation. During a very busy dinner rush, he was running out of ingredients so he through together a salad with what he had left in the kitchen which was Parmesan cheese, olive oil, anchovies, and garlic. Thus the Caesar was born! This recipe has all of the things that were in the original along with homemade croutons. We recommend using a crusty bread like a sourdough or even a rye could add a fun twist. Made this recipe? Let us know how it came out in the comments below!
