Stand-Up Caesar Salad
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).