By Melissa Clark
- Total Time
- About 30 minutes
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Ingredients
Yield:2 to 4 servings
- ½cup olive oil
- 7anchovy fillets, finely chopped
- 1large head green garlic (outer layer, stalk and root end removed) or substitute 3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 3ounces crusty day-old bread in ¾-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
- ⅛teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
- ½teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1½teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ½teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2large eggs
- 2large or 3 small heads romaine lettuce, separated into leaves and torn into pieces, if desired (about 10 cups)
- ¾cup Parmesan cheese, grated
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
529 calories; 39 grams fat; 9 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 23 grams monounsaturated fat; 4 grams polyunsaturated fat; 26 grams carbohydrates; 6 grams dietary fiber; 5 grams sugars; 22 grams protein; 834 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
Step
1
Make croutons: Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add half the anchovies and cook, stirring, until they melt into oil, about 2 minutes. Stir in half the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about one minute. Add bread cubes, salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Toast, tossing frequently, until croutons are golden and crisp, 3 to 5 minutes.
Step
2
Make dressing: In medium bowl, whisk together remaining garlic and anchovies, plus lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire and remaining pepper. Slowly whisk in remaining olive oil.
Step
3
Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Lower eggs into pan. For nearly raw eggs cook for 90 seconds; for soft boiled, cook for 4 minutes. Rinse eggs under cold water until cool enough to handle.
Step
4
Combine lettuce, cheese and croutons in a large bowl. Add vinaigrette and toss well. Crack eggs into salad, scooping out any whites clinging to shell and toss once more. Add salt to taste.
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The Tortoise
I have made this many times including this week, and just felt like mentioning that, while there are more complex and interesting salads, and certainly more nutritious salads, this may be the most delicious salad I know.
Lily
This was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. I did it without the eggs and only a little bit of Parmesan (maybe a quarter of the recipe). I love anchovies and my favorite part was how the anchovies that are toasted with croutons add an additional crunchy component.
Robyn
This is one of the best things I have made out eaten in awhile!!! Omg! The only thing I changed was to add grilled shrimp and extra black pepper. This was my first time making caeser dressing and I wasn't sure I would like it, but it was absolutely perfect as were the jammy eggs. Can't wait to make this again!!!
Mama
Excellent. Made croutons without anchovy fillets and they were still excellent. Usually add some chicken, tofu or shrimp and make it a meal!
Emily
This was fantastic! Made it for my family as part of our Christmas Eve dinner and it was a big hit. Coddled the eggs for two minutes and they mixed in easily and beautifully. Will definitely be making again.
marina
Delicious. I made less in total ( 2 servings) and the mustard was strong so i'd go slow and add to taste. Melissa, why do you dress the salad after you add the croutons and cheese? I added the dressing only to the lettuce, then added croutons and cheese. I omitted the egg altogether.
Lily
This was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. I did it without the eggs and only a little bit of Parmesan (maybe a quarter of the recipe). I love anchovies and my favorite part was how the anchovies that are toasted with croutons add an additional crunchy component.
Sylvia
I did not care for the taste of worcestershire sauce and mustard. It was not a good dressing for my palate. I won't repeat this one.
Alison Ambauen
Best Caesar ever! This salad is such a treat, and will be our family's new standard. We threw the croutons in a low oven for a bit after the initial saute, to get them a little crisper.
DrPat
Terrific dressing! Delicious! But the croutons were way too much effort for the disappointing result. Next time I'll just rub fresh garlic on the toasted baguette slices and toss them in.
The Tortoise
I have made this many times including this week, and just felt like mentioning that, while there are more complex and interesting salads, and certainly more nutritious salads, this may be the most delicious salad I know.
Doris
Delightful for two at lunch with the sharp dressing and crispy croutons, while sharing a small pizza.
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