Rick Bayless Family Caesar Salad

A Rick Bayless recipe with a dressing that appeals to kids. It's minus the anchovies.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 8  cups romaine lettuce, loosely packed
• 3 -4  tablespoons  grated parmesan cheese
• 1  cup garlic-flavored croutons (to taste)

• Dressing

• 1  small garlic clove, peeled
• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise or 1⁄2 cup light mayonnaise
• 3  tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1  tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1  tablespoon water
• 1⁄3 cup olive oil or 1⁄3 cup  vegetable oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
•  fresh ground pepper

Directions

1. To make dressing: Crush peeled garlic through garlic press into a 2-cup glass jar with a lid. Add remaining dressing ingredients, 1 tablespoon cold water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cover tightly and shake well or stir to combine.
2. Place sliced romaine in a large bowl. Drizzle on 1/4 cup of dressing. Sprinkle on cheese. Drizzle on a little more dressing if necessary and toss to combine. Divide onto salad plates. Sprinkle with croutons and serve. Refrigerate remaining dressing in a closed container for up to 2 weeks.