Caesar Salad | America's Test Kitchen

Caesar Salad | America's Test Kitchen

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Great Caesar salad is all about making tweaks to the original's pungent, garlicky dressing and crispy croutons. But what tweaks?

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  • Side Dishes
  • Vegetables
  • Salads
  • Main Courses
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Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic paste from 1 medium clove (see note)
  • 1/2 - 3/4 loaf ciabatta , cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 5 cups) (see note)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon table salt
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic paste from 1 large clove (see note)
  • 2 - 3 tablespoons juice from 1 to 2 lemons
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 6 anchovy fillets , patted dry with paper towels, minced fine, and mashed to paste with fork (1 tablespoon) (see note)
  • 2 large egg yolks (see note)
  • 5 tablespoons canola oil
  • 5 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 ounces finely grated Parmesan cheese (about 3/4 cup)
  • Ground black pepper
  • 2 - 3 romaine hearts , cut crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick slices, rinsed, and dried very well (8 to 9 lightly pressed cups)

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