I've written about kale caesar salad before, but something about spring cries out for a nice crisp caesar salad with romaine lettuce and freshly-made dressing.
I added some leftover pork loin, too. Pork caesar salad is the best.
There are all kinds of recipes for caesar dressing, some involving eggs and/or anchovies, most involving lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and possibly Worchestershire. This is Mark Bittman's.
1 clove garlic, halved
2 eggs, boiled for 60 seconds (enough to turn the whites white, but not enough to solidify anything)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced anchovies or anchovy paste
Dash Worchestershire
6 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper
Run the cut side of the garlic around the inside of the bowl and discard. (If you like a particularly garlicky dressing, you can mince it, mash it to create a little garlic paste, and continue.) Crack the eggs in and beat lightly. Add the lemon juice, anchovies, and Worchestershire. Whisk the olive oil in, in a steady stream. Salt and pepper to taste.
And of course, the salad itself is romaine lettuce, croutons, and fresh parmesan cheese. (Pork is optional.)
Wow...Caesar salad dressing with lemon juice is my absolute favorite!!! Can only find one brand here in Columbia that has no vinegar, and that one rarely. Guess I'm going to have to break down and make some with your recipe!! That crockpot french onion soup sounds great too!!!
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