Warm Deconstructed Caesar Salad

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   Place water 3 inches deep in a 2- to 3-quart saucepan and bring to a simmer.

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   Add 2 tablespoons vinegar.

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   Break an egg into a teacup and gently slip egg into water.

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   Repeat with remaining eggs.

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   Cook at a very gentle simmer 3 minutes, until white is firmly set.

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   Use a slotted spoon to lift eggs from pan onto a plate lined with paper towel.

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   If desired, use scissors to trim excess strands of white clinging to eggs.

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   Invert a bowl over plate to keep eggs warm.

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   Shred lettuce into a salad bowl.

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    Have 4 salad plates ready.

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    Heat a small skillet to medium, add nuts and toast them, stirring.

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    Remove and set aside.

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    Add oil to skillet, reduce heat to low, add anchovies and cook, stirring, until they soften and start to fall apart.

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    Whisk in remaining vinegar and the mustard.

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    Pour dressing over lettuce, season with pepper and toss well.

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    Divide salad among plates.

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    Top each portion with a poached egg, scatter nuts and cheese over them, and serve.

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