Caesar Salad With Pancetta Recipe

Name: Caesar Salad With Pancetta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: juice of 1/2 a lime; 1 yolk from a lightly boiled egg (coddled for a minute or two in boiling water); 2 Garlic cloves crushed fine; 3 Anchovy fillets, chopped small; Black pepper; 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 4 tablespoons finely grated Parmigiano; Salt; 1 Romaine lettuce head, cleaned and torn into bite-sized pieces; 3 thick slices pancetta, cooked till crispy; 1 slice sourdough bread, torn into 3/4-inch chunks; 1 Garlic clove, peeled, kept whole

Servings: persons

juice of 1/2 a lime
1 yolk from a lightly boiled egg (coddled for a minute or two in boiling water)
2 Garlic cloves crushed fine
3 Anchovy fillets, chopped small
Black pepper
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons finely grated Parmigiano
Salt
1 Romaine lettuce head, cleaned and torn into bite-sized pieces
3 thick slices pancetta, cooked till crispy
1 slice sourdough bread, torn into 3/4-inch chunks
1 Garlic clove, peeled, kept whole

1
In a bowl beat the lime juice into the softly boiled egg yolk.
2
Add the crushed garlic.
3
Add the finely-chopped anchovies.
4
Add black pepper.
5
Gradually whisk in the oil.
6
Add the Parmigiano.
7
Taste. If you need salt, add it now.
8
To the bowl, add the Romaine and toss well with your hands.
9
Lick your fingers.
10
In the same pan in which the pancetta crisped, toast the torn-up pieces of sourdough over medium heat. When crispy, rub each piece lightly with the whole garlic clove. Toss over salad.
11
Add pieces of crispy pancetta.
12
Enjoy with some cold, fruity white wine.

502

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: juice of 1/2 a lime, 1 yolk from a lightly boiled egg (coddled for a minute or two in boiling water), 2 Garlic cloves crushed fine, 3 Anchovy fillets, chopped small, and more.

Yes, Caesar Salad With Pancetta falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Caesar Salad With Pancetta

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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