Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons and Balsamic Dressing
Calories: 474 / Serv.
Magazine: Bon Appétit
Chef: Alexis Watson, Irvine, CA
http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Caesar-Salad-With-Homemade-Croutons-And-Balsamic-Dressing-Epicurious
Ingredients
12 cup olive oil (divided)
3 large garlic cloves (crushed divided)
1/2 tsp kosher salt (coarse)
15 oz white bread (country style white bread crust removed cut into cubes)
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan (cheese)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 anchovy fillets
11/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
11/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tbsp dijon mustard
1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 romaine lettuce (large head of romaine lettuce torn into bite size pieces)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F
Whisk 1/4 cup oil, 2 garlic cloves, and coarse salt in large bowl to blend
Add bread cubes and toss to coat
Transfer croutons to baking sheet
Bake croutons until golden brown, about 12 minutes
Cool completely
(Can be made 1 day ahead
Store airtight at room temperature)
Combine cheese, mayonnaise, anchovies, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, remaining 1/4 cup oil, and 1 garlic clove in blender; puree until smooth
Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper
Place lettuce and croutons in large bowl
Toss with enough dressing to coat
Serve with any remaining dressing
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