Caesar Salad

Ingredients

Dressing:

• 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 3 anchovies
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 3/4 teaspoons black or white pepper
• Salt
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan, optional
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Salad:

• 8 cups loosely packed, torn, washed, and spun dry romaine lettuce
• 1/2 cup Caesar salad dressing
• 2 loaves pane di casa, cut into 1/2-inch cubes and baked at 450 degrees F for 10 minutes

Directions

In a blender combine all ingredients except olive oil and blend until smooth. With the motor running, add oil slowly in a stream, creating an emulsion.

Place romaine lettuce in salad bowl. Pour dressing over and toss. Arrange on serving dish and top with croutons.