Caesar Salad

This homemade Caesar Salad Dressing recipe will rival that of any great restaurant! Anchovy is key to proper flavour in the dressing – every self respecting restaurant uses it, so if you’ve had Caesar Salad out and loved it, you’ve eaten anchovies!

Ingredients for 5-6 side servings

• 1 cup mayonnaise (Hellman’s or S&W Whole Egg) (Note 1)
• 1/2 tsp garlic , finely minced (use garlic press, if you can)
• 2 anchovy fillets or 3/4 tsp Anchovy paste (Note 2)
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese , or 1/3 cup store bought grated parmesan cheese (Note 3)
• 3 – 4 tbsp milk (to adjust consistency)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper

GARLIC CROUTONS

• 2 – 3 slices white bread , 2/3″ / 1.5cm thick (Note 4)
• 1 garlic , cut in half
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt

SALAD

• 150g / 5oz streaky bacon , cooked and chopped
• 10 cups cos / romaine lettuce , chopped, wash & dried (1 large, 2 medium, 3 small) (Note 5)
• Freshly grated parmesan , for garnish

OPTIONAL EXTRAS – CHICKEN & EGG

• 2 – 4 eggs , cooked to your taste, peeled and halved
• 500g / 1lb chicken breast fillets (2 pieces)
• 1/2 tsp EACH salt and pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Read the Instructions here