Salade César

Ingrédients

• 2 Large Egg Yolks
• 1 Teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 3 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1 Medium Garlic Clove, Crushed
• 1 Pinch Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper
• 1 Teaspoons Anchovy Paste or 4 Anchovies
• 1 Teaspoon Dijon Mustard
• 1/3 Cup Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 Medium Heads of Romaine Lettuce - Outer Leaves Removed
• 1/3 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 4 Slices Prosciutto
• 2 Large Garlic Cloves
• Pinch of Salt
• 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 2 Cups Country Bread Slices Cut Into 1 1/2 Inch Pieces

Préparation

1. 1

   To make the croutons, first preheat the oven...: To make the croutons, first preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Combine garlic, oil, salt, and bread cubes in...: Combine garlic, oil, salt, and bread cubes in a bowl, mix until cubes are coated evenly.

3. 3

   Spread the coated cubes onto a baking sheet...: Spread the coated cubes onto a baking sheet and bake until the croutons are golden, about 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Cut the prosciutto into a small dice.Heat a...: Cut the prosciutto into a small dice.Heat a heavy frying pan, and then cook the prosciutto bits in it until they are brown and crispy.

5. 5

   Set aside to cool.

6. 6

   Cut off the stem ends of the romaine...: Cut off the stem ends of the romaine leaves and pull apart the leaves, then place the leaves in a large bowl for tossing with the other ingredients.

7. 7

   Mix the Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, garlic, salt...: Mix the Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, garlic, salt & pepper, anchovy, and mustard in a bowl.

8. 8

   Add the egg yolks to these ingredients and...: Add the egg yolks to these ingredients and whisk until smooth.

9. 9

   Slowly add the oil in a steady stream...: Slowly add the oil in a steady stream while constantly whisking again until smooth.

10. 10

    If you add the oil too quickly, the...: If you add the oil too quickly, the dressing will be separate and not emulsify. (It works best for me if I whisk briskly while someone else slowly drizzles the oil into the bowl.)

11. 11

    Pour the sauce into the large bowl with...: Pour the sauce into the large bowl with the romaine leaves, along with the croutons and grated Parmesan cheese.

12. 12

    Toss to lightly coat the lettuce leaves and...: Toss to lightly coat the lettuce leaves and then divide the salad between four plates, and serve immediately.