Stand-Up Caesar Salad

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Ingredients

  • About 4 ounces baguette
  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 14 canned anchovies
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 4 teaspoons mayonnaise
  • Salt and pepper
  • 4 1/2 quarts bite-size pieces rinsed and crisped romaine lettuce hearts (about 1 1/2 lb.)
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cut baguette at a 45° angle into eight slices (1/4 in. thick). Set slices on a rack on a 10- by 15-inch baking sheet. In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of the olive oil with 1 teaspoon minced garlic. Brush garlic oil lightly over tops of slices. Bake in a 400° oven until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, finely chop 6 anchovies. Put in garlic-oil bowl and add remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 teaspoons garlic, the lemon juice, and mayonnaise. Whisk to blend. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  3. In a bowl, mix lettuce, dressing, and 3 tablespoons cheese. Spoon salad into eight widemouthed glasses (16 oz.). Sprinkle with remaining cheese; garnish with remaining anchovies. Slide a toasted baguette slice into each glass.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

695 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13g 26% DV
Total Fat 54.4g 70% DV
Carbs 39.8g 14% DV
Fiber 0.9g 3% DV
Sugar 17g 34% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10278.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 209.5mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 7.8mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 13.3mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 0.2mg
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 239.5mg 18% DV
Iron 2.4mg 14% DV

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

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