Perfect Caesar Salad

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Ingredients

  • 1 head romaine lettuce
  • 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 egg
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 (2 ounce) can anchovy fillets, undrained
  • 1 1/2 cups garlic-flavored croutons

Instructions

  1. Wash lettuce and spin to dry or towel dry.
  2. In a large bowl, combine oil, vinegar, worcestershire sauce, salt, mustard, garlic and lemon juice.
  3. Whisk until blended.
  4. Coddle the egg by boiling a cup or 2 of water. Gently drop in the egg and let stand for 1 minute. Remove and let cool.
  5. Once cooled, crack the egg and add all of it to the dressing and whisk until thoroughly combined.
  6. Mash the anchovies and add (including the liquid from the can) to the dressing.
  7. Place torn lettuce leaves in a large bowl. Pour dressing over top and lightly toss.
  8. Add the grated cheese, croutons and fresh black pepper and serve immediately.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

687 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 25.3g 51% DV
Total Fat 36.3g 47% DV
Carbs 70.6g 26% DV
Fiber 8.5g 30% DV
Sugar 4.5g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11712.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 1271.5mg 27% DV
Cholesterol 90.8mg 30% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 150.3mcg 17% DV
Vitamin C 5.3mg 6% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 2% DV
Calcium 507.3mg 39% DV
Iron 10.4mg 58% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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