Caesar Salad

Though not traditionally Italian, this delicious salad is offered in Italian restaurants across North America.

📝 Ingredients

• 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

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1To make the croutons, first preheat the oven...: To make the croutons, first preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2Combine garlic, oil, salt, and bread cubes in...: Combine garlic, oil, salt, and bread cubes in a bowl, mix until cubes are coated evenly.
3. 3Spread 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. 4Cut 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. 5Set aside to cool.
6. 6Cut 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. 7Mix the Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, garlic, salt...: Mix the Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, garlic, salt & pepper, anchovy, and mustard in a bowl.
8. 8Add the egg yolks to these ingredients and...: Add the egg yolks to these ingredients and whisk until smooth.
9. 9Slowly add the oil in a steady stream...: Slowly add the oil in a steady stream while constantly whisking again until smooth.
10. 10If 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. 11Pour 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. 12Toss 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.