Caesar Salad

Ingredients for Caesar Salad

• 1 large garlic clove, halved lengthwise

• 180 to 240ml extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 (90g) Portuguese roll or a 7-inch piece of baguette, cut into 3/4-inch cubes

• 8 anchovy fillets packed in oil, drained

• 1 large egg

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

• 3 hearts of cos (an 500g package), leaves separated but left whole

• 30g finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1/2 cup)

• a very large salad bowl (preferably wooden)

How to make Caesar Salad

Season salad bowl by rubbing a cut half of garlic and 1 teaspoon oil onto bottom and side of bowl (reserve garlic).

Heat 180ml oil with both halves of reserved garlic over moderately high heat, turning garlic until golden, 1 to 2 minutes, then discard garlic. Add bread cubes and sauté, turning occasionally, until golden on all sides, about 2 minutes. Transfer croutons to paper towels to drain. Pour oil through a small fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof measuring cup and add enough additional olive oil to total 90ml .

Put anchovies in salad bowl and mash to a paste using 2 forks. Whisk in egg and lemon juice, then add reserved oil (warm or at room temperature) in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Add salt to taste.

Add cos leaves to dressing and toss to coat. Add croutons and toss briefly.

Divide salad among 6 large plates, then sprinkle with cheese and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Disclaimer

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