The Original Alex-Caesar Cardini Salad Recipe

Name: The Original Alex-Caesar Cardini Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 romaine lettuce leaves, approximately; 6 half-inch (1.5 cm) rounds of stale french bread; 1/4 cup (65 ml) olive oil; 3 garlic cloves; 6 anchovy fillets; 1 large egg, raw; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce; 1/4 cup (65 ml) freshly grated parmesan cheese; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Servings: persons

10 romaine lettuce leaves, approximately
6 half-inch (1.5 cm) rounds of stale french bread
1/4 cup (65 ml) olive oil
3 garlic cloves
6 anchovy fillets
1 large egg, raw
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup (65 ml) freshly grated parmesan cheese
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1
Wash the lettuce, spin dry, wrap in a dry towel, and set aside in the refrigerator to crisp.
2
Preheat the oven to 400F (205C).
3
Put the bread slices onto an ungreased baking sheet and bake until crisp 20 minutes.
4
Brush with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the oil and return to the oven to brown-about 10 minutes.
5
Crush together the garlic and the anchovies and gradually add 1 tablespoon of the oil.
6
Spread this mixture onto the bread slices and set aside.
7
Cover the egg with boiling water and cook for 1 minute; the white should be opaque and just setting.
8
Put the lettuce leaves into the salad bowl, add the remaining ingredients, and toss with the egg and bread until well incorporated.

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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: 10 romaine lettuce leaves, approximately, 6 half-inch (1.5 cm) rounds of stale french bread, 1/4 cup (65 ml) olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, The Original Alex-Caesar Cardini 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.

The Original Alex-Caesar Cardini Salad

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