Mock Caesar Salad Recipe

Name: Mock Caesar Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large head escarole or other salad green, or mixture of salad greens (about 1 1/4 pounds); 3 tablespoons canola or saffron oil; Stale bread (about 4 ounces), cut into 1-inch pieces (3 cups); 1 2-ounce can flat anchovy fillets in oil, coarsely chopped (with oil); 4 or 5 large cloves garlic, peeled, crushed and chopped (1 tablespoon); 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup olive or peanut oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 cup crumbled bleu cheese, or a combination of bleu, cheddar, Camembert or other cheeses

Servings: persons

1 large head escarole or other salad green, or mixture of salad greens (about 1 1/4 pounds)
3 tablespoons canola or saffron oil
Stale bread (about 4 ounces), cut into 1-inch pieces (3 cups)
1 2-ounce can flat anchovy fillets in oil, coarsely chopped (with oil)
4 or 5 large cloves garlic, peeled, crushed and chopped (1 tablespoon)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup olive or peanut oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup crumbled bleu cheese, or a combination of bleu, cheddar, Camembert or other cheeses

1
Discard wilted leaves from the salad greens, and cut the trimmed greens into 2-inch pieces.
2
Wash and dry the greens thoroughly.
3
You should have 9 to 10 cups.
4
Heat the canola oil in a skillet.
5
When it is hot, add the bread cubes, and saute them until the cubes are nicely browned on all sides.
6
Remove them from the skillet and set them aside in a small bowl.
7
Mix the anchovies, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper and cheese together in the bowl to be used to serve the salad.
8
At serving time, add the salad greens to the dressing in the bowl, toss well, and divide the salad among six plates.
9
Sprinkle with the croutons, and serve.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large head escarole or other salad green, or mixture of salad greens (about 1 1/4 pounds), 3 tablespoons canola or saffron oil, Stale bread (about 4 ounces), cut into 1-inch pieces (3 cups), 1 2-ounce can flat anchovy fillets in oil, coarsely chopped (with oil), and more.

Yes, Mock 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.

Mock Caesar Salad

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