Herbal Basil Caesar Salad Recipe

Name: Herbal Basil Caesar Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (10 inch) baguette, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided; 1 garlic clove; 1 large egg; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon anchovy paste; 1 cup basil leaves, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, coarsely chopped; 1 (1 lb) package romaine lettuce hearts, leaves separated and washed well, then halved crosswise; 1 cup coarsely grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Servings: persons

1 (10 inch) baguette, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 garlic clove
1 large egg
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon anchovy paste
1 cup basil leaves, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, coarsely chopped
1 (1 lb) package romaine lettuce hearts, leaves separated and washed well, then halved crosswise
1 cup coarsely grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F with rack in middle.
2
Toss bread with 2 tablespoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a large 4-sided sheet pan, then spread out in 1 layer. Toast in oven, stirring halfway through, until golden, 12 to 15 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, with motor running, drop garlic into a food processor and finely chop. Add egg, lemon juice, anchovy paste, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and pulse until combined. With motor running, add remaining 6 tablespoons oil in a slow stream, blending until emulsified. Add herbs and blend until dressing turns green and herbs are finely chopped.
4
Toss romaine with dressing, croutons, and half of cheese in a large bowl. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (10 inch) baguette, cut into 1-inch pieces, 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided, 1 garlic clove, 1 large egg, and more.

Yes, Herbal Basil Caesar Salad 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.

Herbal Basil Caesar Salad

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